🏘️ Taquile Island

Peru · Americas · 15.78°S, 69.68°W

Taquile is an island on the Peruvian side of Lake Titicaca 45 km offshore from the city of Puno. About 2,200 people live on the island, which is 5.5 by 1.6 kilometres in size, with an area of 5.72 km2 (2.21 sq mi). The highest point of the island is 4,050 metres above sea level and the main village is at 3,950 metres. The inhabitants, known as Taquileños, speak Puno Quechua.

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Country	Peru
Continent / region	Americas
Coordinates (approx.)	15.78°S, 69.68°W · view on map

Taquile Island is located in Peru, in Americas.

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