San Antonio de Putina Province

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San Antonio de Putina Province, Provincial capital in Puno Region, Peru.

The town of Putina stands at 3,878 meters above sea level in the San Antonio de Putina Province, surrounded by the Apolobamba mountain range.

The establishment of Putina dates back to May 24, 1595, long before the province itself was officially created on June 12, 1989.

The population of San Antonio de Putina Province maintains strong indigenous roots, with Quechua being the first language of sixty percent of residents.

The province covers 3,207 square kilometers divided into five districts, with Putina serving as the administrative center for government services.

The name Putina originates from the Quechua language, referring to the thermal waters that emerge from underground springs in the region.

Location: Puno

Capital city: Putina

Shares border with: Azángaro Province, Carabaya Province, Huancané Province, Sandia Province

Website: http://muniputina.gob.pe

GPS coordinates: -14.91389,-69.87361

Latest update: March 13, 2025 14:03

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