GEOGRAPHY
Physical - Cities
Cities with the Highest Elevation
This list features the highest cities by elevation.
RANK | CITY | COUNTRY | ELEVATION | DESCRIPTION |
1 | La Rinconada | Peru | 5,100 m (16,728 ft) | One of the highest permanent settlements in the world, La Rinconada is a mining town with harsh living conditions. |
2 | Cerro de Pasco | Peru | 4,328 m (14,197 ft) | An important mining city, Cerro de Pasco is known for its high altitude and extensive mineral resources. |
3 | El Alto | Bolivia | 4,160 m (13,615 ft) | Located adjacent to La Paz, El Alto is one of the highest cities in the world, known for its rapid urban growth. |
4 | Potosí | Bolivia | 4,090 m (13,420 ft) | Once one of the richest cities in the world due to its silver mines, Potosí has a rich colonial history. |
5 | Lhasa | China (Tibet Autonomous Region) | 3,656 m (11,995 ft) | The spiritual and cultural heart of Tibetan Buddhism, Lhasa is home to the iconic Potala Palace and sits on the Tibetan Plateau. |
6 | Uyuni | Bolivia | 3,656 m (11,995 ft) | Famous for the Salar de Uyuni, the world's largest salt flat, Uyuni is situated at a high elevation in southwest Bolivia. |
7 | La Paz | Bolivia | 3,640 m (11,975 ft) | The administrative capital of Bolivia, La Paz is located in a deep valley surrounded by mountains. |
8 | Cusco | Peru | 3,399 m (11,152 ft) | Once the capital of the Inca Empire, Cusco is a UNESCO World Heritage city and the main gateway to Machu Picchu. |
9 | Huaraz | Peru | 3,050 m (10,013 ft) | Known as the gateway to the Cordillera Blanca mountains, Huaraz is popular for trekking and mountaineering. |
10 | Quito | Ecuador | 2,850 m (9,350 ft) | The capital of Ecuador, Quito is famous for its well-preserved historic center and is located near the equator. |
11 | Bogotá | Colombia | 2,640 m (8,661 ft) | Colombia's capital, Bogotá sits on a high plateau in the Andes and is one of the world's highest national capitals. |
12 | Addis Ababa | Ethiopia | 2,355 m (7,726 ft) | Ethiopia's capital, Addis Ababa is one of Africa's highest capitals and serves as the headquarters of the African Union. |
13 | Arequipa | Peru | 2,335 m (7,661 ft) | Surrounded by volcanoes, Arequipa features beautiful colonial architecture and is known as "The White City." |
14 | Mexico City | Mexico | 2,240 m (7,350 ft) | Built on a high plateau in central Mexico, Mexico City is one of the world's largest and highest major metropolitan areas. |
15 | Denver, Colorado | United States | 1,609 m (5,280 ft) | Known as the "Mile High City," Denver is the capital of Colorado and serves as a gateway to the Rocky Mountains. |
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