Chavinillo

Chavinillo, or Chawinillu, is the capital of Yarowilca Province, located in the Huánuco Region of central .
  • Town with about 2,080 residents
  • …lies at an elevation of around 3,460 metres (11,350 feet)
  • …is also known as “Chavanillo”
  • Description: capital city of Yarowilca, Huánuco, Peru

Places of Interest

Highlights include T’akaq.
T'akaq, Takaq or T'aqaq is a nearly 4,000-metre-high… is situated 3½ km north of Chavinillo.
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Latitude
-9.85873° or 9° 51′ 31″ south
Longitude
-76.60836° or 76° 36′ 30″ west
Open location code
672549RR+GM
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Open­Street­Map feature
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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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