Putina (town)

Putina is a town in southern Peru, capital of the province San Antonio de Putina in the region Puno.

Putina
Town
Putina
Coordinates: 14°54′50″S 69°52′25″W
Country Peru
RegionPuno
ProvinceSan Antonio de Putina
DistrictPutina
Government
  Mayor (Alcalde)Alex Max Sullca Cáceres
(2007-2010)
Elevation
3,878 m (12,723 ft)
Websitehttp://usuarios.lycos.es/putinaalmundo/

In Quechua, the word "Putina" means boiling water.

It was found in May, 24, 1595.

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