Chipaya is a village in Bolivia located in the Sabaya Province (formerly Atahuallpa Province) of the Oruro Department. It is the seat of the Chipaya Municipality. In 2001 it had a population of 363. The village is situated in a remote area northeast of Lake Coipasa where the people have maintained special elements of their culture. Chipaya was declared a National Monument by Supreme Decrete No. 8171 on December 7, 1967. Climate See also Chipaya language Uru–Chipaya languages References Populated places in Oruro Department Indigenous peoples in Bolivia Tourist attractions in Oruro Department Archaeological sites in Bolivia