Ilave River

Ilave River or Río Ilave is a stream in Peru, located in the Puno Region, on the Titicaca slope. It flows into Lake Titicaca.

It has an elevation of 3,815 metres.

Iiave River has a hydrographic basin that covers 7705 km2. It has a length of 163 km.

Río Ilave is situated nearby the localities Jullani and Huayllata.

When it overflow, it effects massive hectares of crops. In recent years (2016-2023), its contamination has become an environmental challenge, in addition to health issue.

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