__NOTOC__ Inkachaka Dam (

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and

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, ''inka''

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, ''chaka'' bridge, "Inca bridge") is a

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situated in the La Paz Department,

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, La Paz Municipality, north east of

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Map of the area (north is upper left) showing "Laguna Inkachaka" (on the right)

References

grande.civil.tohoku.ac.jp
Dr. Eng. Andrés Calizaya Terceros, "Water supply system of La Paz and El Alto cities, Bolivia", 2009, containing basic information about the dams of the area

External links

desastres.unanleon.edu.ni
Basic information about the dams around La Paz Dams in Bolivia Lakes of La Paz Department (Bolivia) Buildings and structures in La Paz Department (Bolivia) Dams completed in 1990 {{LaPazBO-geo-stub

See also

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