Cities with the highest altitudes in the world
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Updated Jul 11, 2024
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EmailClick to copy linkLink copiedCiteStatista Research Department (2024). Cities with the highest altitudes in the world [Dataset]. https://tokrwards.com/?_=%2Ftopics%2F9782%2Fgeography-of-the-united-states%2F%23D%2FIbH0PhabzN99vNwgDeng71Gw4euCn%2BDataset updatedJul 11, 2024AuthorsStatista Research DepartmentArea coveredWorldDescriptionThe highest city in the world with a population of more than one million is La Paz. The Capital of Bolivia sits 3,869 meters above sea level, and is more than 1,000 meters higher than the second-ranked city, Quito. La Paz is also higher than Mt. Fuji in Japan, which has a height of 3,776 meters. Many of the world's largest cities are located in South America. The only city in North America that makes the top 20 list is Denver, Colorado, which has an altitude of 1,673 meters.
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FacebookTwitterEmailThe highest city in the world with a population of more than one million is La Paz. The Capital of Bolivia sits 3,869 meters above sea level, and is more than 1,000 meters higher than the second-ranked city, Quito. La Paz is also higher than Mt. Fuji in Japan, which has a height of 3,776 meters. Many of the world's largest cities are located in South America. The only city in North America that makes the top 20 list is Denver, Colorado, which has an altitude of 1,673 meters.