Putina | |
|---|---|
Town | |
  Putina | |
| Coordinates: 14°54′50″S 69°52′25″W / 14.91389°S 69.87361°W | |
| Country |  Peru |
| 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/ |
Putina is a town in southern Peru, capital of the province San Antonio de Putina in the region Puno.
In Quechua, the word "Putina" means boiling water.
It was founded on May 24, 1595.
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14°54′50″S 69°52′25″W / 14.91389°S 69.87361°W
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