Canal Lauca
The Canal Lauca is an artificial channel to divert the waters of the Lauca River westward through a canal and tunnel into the Azapa Valley for purposes of irrigation in the valley and hydroelectric-power generation.
- Canal
- …lies at an elevation of 3,664 metres (12,021 feet)
- Description: canal in Chile
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Chapiquiña and Pachama.
Chapiquiña
Hamlet
Chapiquiña is a village in the Arica and Parinacota Region, Chile. Chapiquiña is situated 3½ km south of Canal Lauca.
Pachama
Hamlet
Pachama is a Chilean village in the commune of Putre, part of the Parinacota Province. Pachama is situated 7 km south of Canal Lauca.
Canal Lauca
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Latitude
-18.36445° or 18° 21′ 52″ south
Longitude
-69.54043° or 69° 32′ 26″ west
Open location code
57HGJFP5+6R
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In Other Languages
From Cebuano to Swedish—“Canal Lauca” goes by many names.
- Cebuano: “Canal Lauca”
- French: “canal Lauca”
- French: “Canal Lauca”
- German: “Canal Lauca”
- Spanish: “Canal Lauca”
- Swedish: “Canal Lauca”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Murmuntani and Zapahuira.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Cerro Viscachune and Cerro Chapiquiña.
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