Elevation
Arequipa elevation and altitude
Arequipa, Peru is 7,864 feet (2,397 meters) above sea level — more than a mile high. Elevation and altitude mean the same thing here: the height of the city above the sea.
What 7,864 feet means in Arequipa
Among the 689 cities on this site, Arequipa is one of the highest. At 7,864 ft the air holds noticeably less oxygen per breath than at the coast. Most people adapt within a few days; exercise feels harder at first.
Air pressure. Air pressure falls as you climb, about 1 inHg for every 1,000 ft near the ground. In Arequipa a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 22.34 inHg on an average day, while the weather forecast still quotes a sea-level number near 29.92 inHg. See today’s live barometric pressure in Arequipa.
Cooking. Water boils at about 197 °F (91.9 °C) here, so boiled foods cook more slowly and baking recipes often need small high-altitude adjustments. Boiling point at altitude
Where the number comes from. The elevation is for the city center point in the GeoNames gazetteer, taken from a digital elevation model. To check the exact height where you are standing, use What is my elevation? or What is my altitude?
Elevation of places near Arequipa
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Puno, Peru | 12,441 | 3,792 | 108 mi |
| Juliaca, Peru | 12,579 | 3,834 | 112 mi |
| Cusco, Peru | 10,866 | 3,312 | 200 mi |
| El Alto, Bolivia | 13,091 | 3,990 | 224 mi |
| La Paz, Bolivia | 12,408 | 3,782 | 225 mi |
| Machu Picchu, Peru | 7,972 | 2,430 | 234 mi |
| Oruro, Bolivia | 12,746 | 3,885 | 313 mi |
| Cochabamba, Bolivia | 8,323 | 2,537 | 362 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation or altitude of Arequipa?
Arequipa, Peru is about 7,864 feet (2,397 meters) above sea level, measured at the city center. Neighborhoods higher or lower in the city can differ by a few hundred feet.
What is the air pressure in Arequipa because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 7,864 ft is about 22.34 inHg (757 hPa), 75% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 75% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Arequipa.
At what temperature does water boil in Arequipa?
About 197 °F (91.9 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.