Putina (town)
Putina is a town in southern Peru, capital of the province San Antonio de Putina in the region Puno.
Putina | |
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Town | |
  Putina | |
| Coordinates: 14°54′50″S 69°52′25″W | |
| Country |  |
| Region | Puno |
| Province | San Antonio de Putina |
| District | Putina |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (Alcalde) | Alex Max Sullca Cáceres (2007-2010) |
| Elevation | 3,878 m (12,723 ft) |
| Website | http://usuarios.lycos.es/putinaalmundo/ |
In Quechua, the word "Putina" means boiling water.
It was found in May, 24, 1595.
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