La Palca

La Palca is a village in Potosí, Altiplano and has about 337 residents. La Palca is situated nearby to the village Santa Lucía, as well as near the hamlet La Puerta.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Cayara and Tarapaya Canton.

Cayara

Village

Photo: Grullab, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Cayara is a village, which is situated 5 km west of La Palca.

Tarapaya is one of the cantons of the Potosí Municipality, the capital municipality of the Tomás Frías Province in the Potosí Department of Bolivia. During the census of 2001 it had 1,042 inhabitants. Tarapaya Canton is situated 8 km northeast of La Palca.

Potosí

Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY 3.0.

Potosí, at around 4,000 metres, is one of the world's highest large cities. It is located in the Potosí Department of Bolivia. The wealthy history of Potosí is reflected in the narrow streets, colonial mansions and the many churches, which make the city a UNESCO World Heritage site.

La Palca

Type: Village with 337 residents
Also known as: “San Agustin de La Palca”
Category: locality
Location: Potosí, Altiplano, Bolivia, South America
View on OpenStreetMap

Latitude

-19.53902° or 19° 32′ 21″ south

Longitude

-65.83035° or 65° 49′ 49″ west

Population

337

Open location code

57GPF569+9V

OpenStreetMap ID

node 5226804707

OpenStreetMap feature

place=village

This page is based on OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, and Wikimedia Commons.

We’d love your help improving our open data sources. Thank you for contributing.

Satellite Map

Discover La Palca from above in high-definition satellite imagery.

Places with the Same Name

Discover other places named “La Palca”.

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as La Palca and Santa Lucía.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Plaza Central de Santa Lucia and Plaza.

Potosí: Must-Visit Destinations

Delve into Potosí, Uyuni, Tupiza, and Villazón and La Quiaca.

Curious Villages to Discover

Uncover intriguing villages from every corner of the globe.