Chavinillo

Chavinillo, or Chawinillu, is the capital of Yarowilca Province, located in the Huánuco Region of central .
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  • Type: Town with 2,020 residents
  • Description: capital city of Yarowilca, Huánuco, Peru
  • Also known as: “Chavanillo”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Mazur and T’akaq.

Archaeological site
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is an archaeological site.

Peak
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T'akaq, Takaq or T'aqaq is a nearly 4,000-metre-high mountain with an archaeological site of the same name in . It is situated in the Huánuco Region, Yarowilca Province, , near Chavinillo. is situated 3½ km north of Chavinillo.

Chavinillo

Latitude
-9.85873° or 9° 51′ 31″ south
Longitude
-76.60836° or 76° 36′ 30″ west
Population
2,020
Elevation
3,458 metres (11,345 feet)
Open location code
672549RR+GM
Open­Street­Map ID
node 2471934888
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­town
Geo­Names ID
3698402
Wiki­data ID
Q3344081
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

From Chinese to Waray—“Chavinillo” goes by many names.
  • Chinese: “查維尼約”
  • Portuguese: “Chavinillo”
  • Quechua: “Chawinillu”
  • Spanish: “Chavinillo”
  • Waray (Philippines): “Chavinillo”
  • Waray (Philippines): “Chawinillu”

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Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Plaza Principal Chavinillo and Municipalidad Provincial de Yarowilca.

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