Muqui River
Muqui may refer to * Muki (Lima), also spelled ''Muqui'', a mountain in the Lima Region, Peru * Muki (mythology), also spelled ''Mooqui'' or ''Muqui'', a mythological figure in the Andes * Muqui District, a district in Peru * Muqui, Espírito Santo, a municipality in the state of Espírito Santo * Muqui River, a river in the state of rondônia Rondônia () is one of the 26 states of Brazil, located in the northern subdivision of the country (central-western part). To the west is a short border with the state of Acre, to the north is the state of Amazonas, in the east is Mato Grosso, ...

Muki (Lima)
Muki (Quechua for asphyxia, also for a goblin who lives in caves, also spelled ''Muqui'') is a mountain in the Cordillera Central in the Andes of Peru which reaches a height of approximately . It is located in the Lima Region, Yauyos Province, Tanta District. Muki lies northwest of Paqarin Pawka Paqarin Pawka (Quechua ''paqarin'' dawn, morning, ''pawka'' a plant ''(Escallonia herrerae)'',Diagnóstico y Plan Maestro del Santuario Nacional de Ampay, 7. Flora y Fauna del SN de Ampay Hispanicized spelling ''Pajarinpauca'') is a mountain in t ... at a lake named Ch'uspiqucha. References Mountains of Peru Mountains of Lima Region {{LimaRegion-geo-stub ...
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Muki (mythology)
The muki (Quechua for asphyxia, also for a goblin who lives in caves, also spelled ''muqui'' or ''mooqui'') is a goblin-like creature in the mythology of the Central Andes in Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador and Colombia. He is known to be a miner and his existence is constrained to underground spaces: The ''muki'' lives inside the mines. Despite the distance and the isolation of the mining camps, the belief and the description of the ''muki'' is consistent throughout Peru, from the highlands of Puno in the south to Cajamarca in the north. Nonetheless, the names differ: ''chinchiliku'' (Moquegua and Arequipa), '' anchanchu'' or ''janchanchu'' (Puno), ''jusshi'' (Cajamarca) and ''muki'' ( Pasco and Andean regions of Bolivia). Appearance The ''muki'' is considered to be a dwarf due to its height, since it is no taller than . In the traditions of Cerro de Pasco, the ''muki'' is a small brawny creature with a disproportionate body. His head is attached to his body, but he lacks a neck. His vo ...
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Muqui District
Muqui District is one of thirty-four districts of the province Jauja in Peru. Instituto Nacional de Estadística e Informática The Instituto Nacional de Estadística e Informática (INEI) ("National Institute of Statistics and Informatics") is a semi-autonomous Peruvian government agency which coordinates, compiles, and evaluates statistical information for the country .... Banco de Información Distrital''. Retrieved April 11, 2008. References

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Districts Of Peru
The districts of Peru () are the third-level country subdivisions of Peru. They are subdivisions of the provinces of Peru, provinces, which in turn are subdivisions of the larger regions of Peru, regions or departments. There are 1,838 districts in total. Overview A 1982 law requires a minimum of residents in an area for a new district to be legally established: 3,500 if it is located in the rainforest, 4,000 in the Andes highlands and 10,000 in the Chala, coastal area. In the dry Andean area, many districts have less than 3,500 inhabitants due to low population density in the area. In some cases, their populations have decreased in comparison to the days when they were founded. Districts that are located at very high altitudes tend to be scarcely populated. These districts usually are large in area, have few available land for use. Many basic government services do not reach all residents of these districts due to their difficult geography. Many lack financial means to govern th ...
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Peru
, image_flag = Flag of Peru.svg , image_coat = Escudo nacional del Perú.svg , other_symbol = Great Seal of the State , other_symbol_type = Seal (emblem), National seal , national_motto = "Firm and Happy for the Union" , national_anthem = "National Anthem of Peru" , march = "March of Flags" , image_map = PER orthographic.svg , map_caption = , image_map2 = , capital = Lima , coordinates = , largest_city = capital , official_languages = Peruvian Spanish, Spanish , languages_type = Co-official languages , languages = , ethnic_groups = , ethnic_groups_year = 2017 , demonym = Peruvians, Peruvian , government_type = Unitary state, Unitary Semi-presidential system, semi-presidential republic , leader_title1 = President of Peru, President ...
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Muqui, Espírito Santo
Muqui is a municipality located in the Brazilian state of Espírito Santo. Its population was 15,526 (2020) and its area is 327 km². The municipality contains part of the Serra das Torres Natural Monument The Serra das Torres Natural Monument ( pt, Monumento Natural Estadual de Serra das Torres) is a natural monument in the state of Espírito Santo, Brazil. It protects the peaks of a mountain range in the south of the state. Location The Serra da ..., created in 2010 to protect the mountain peaks in the area. Etymology The word ''muqui'' is of indigenous origin, meaning "between hills", referring to its mountainous geography. References Municipalities in Espírito Santo {{EspiritoSanto-geo-stub ...
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Municipalities Of Brazil
The municipalities of Brazil ( pt, municípios do Brasil) are administrative divisions of the states of Brazil, Brazilian states. Brazil currently has 5,570 municipalities, which, given the 2019 population estimate of 210,147,125, makes an average municipality population of 37,728 inhabitants. The average state in Brazil has 214 municipalities. Roraima is the least subdivided state, with 15 municipalities, while Minas Gerais is the most subdivided state, with 853. The Federal District (Brazil), Federal District cannot be divided into Municipality, municipalities, which is why its territory is composed of several Administrative regions of the Federal District (Brazil), administrative regions. These regions are directly managed by the government of the Federal District, which exercises constitutional and legal powers that are equivalent to those of the Federated state, states, as well as those of the Municipality, municipalities, thus simultaneously assuming all the obligations a ...
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States Of Brazil
The federative units of Brazil ( pt, unidades federativas do Brasil) are subnational entities with a certain degree of autonomy (self-government, self-regulation and self-collection) and endowed with their own government and constitution, which together form the Federative Republic of Brazil. There are 26 states (') and one federal district ('). The states are generally based on historical, conventional borders which have developed over time. The states are divided into municipalities A municipality is usually a single administrative division having corporate status and powers of self-government or jurisdiction as granted by national and regional laws to which it is subordinate. The term ''municipality'' may also mean the go ..., while the Federal District (Brazil), Federal District assumes the competences of both a state and a municipality. Government The government of each state of Brazil is divided into executive branch, executive, legislative branch, legislative and jud ...
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Espírito Santo
Espírito Santo (, , ; ) is a state in southeastern Brazil. Its capital is Vitória, and its largest city is Serra. With an extensive coastline, the state hosts some of the country's main ports, and its beaches are significant tourist attractions. The capital, Vitória, is located on an island, which borders the municipalities of Vila Velha, Cariacica and Serra. These municipalities plus the outer cities of Fundão and Guarapari constitute the state's main metro area. In the northern extremes of Espírito Santo is Itaúnas, in the municipality of Conceição da Barra, which is a tourist location known for its sand dunes and forró tradition. The Captaincy of Espírito Santo was carved out of the Captaincy of Bahia in the 18th century, during the colonial rule of Brazil, and named after a 16th-century captaincy covering roughly the same area of coast. Following the elevation of Brazil to a constituent kingdom of United Kingdom of Portugal, Brazil and the Algarves in 1815 ...
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Muqui River
Muqui may refer to * Muki (Lima), also spelled ''Muqui'', a mountain in the Lima Region, Peru * Muki (mythology), also spelled ''Mooqui'' or ''Muqui'', a mythological figure in the Andes * Muqui District, a district in Peru * Muqui, Espírito Santo, a municipality in the state of Espírito Santo * Muqui River, a river in the state of rondônia Rondônia () is one of the 26 states of Brazil, located in the northern subdivision of the country (central-western part). To the west is a short border with the state of Acre, to the north is the state of Amazonas, in the east is Mato Grosso, ...