Elevation
Cerro de Pasco elevation and altitude
Cerro de Pasco, Peru is 14,623 feet (4,457 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 14,623 feet means in Cerro de Pasco
Among the 689 cities on this site, Cerro de Pasco is one of the highest. At 14,623 ft the air is thin enough that most visitors notice it: stairs and hills feel harder for the first few days.
Air pressure. Air pressure falls as you climb, about 1 inHg for every 1,000 ft near the ground. In Cerro de Pasco a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 17.14 inHg on an average day, while the weather forecast still quotes a sea-level number near 29.92 inHg.
Cooking. Water boils at about 185 °F (84.8 °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 Cerro de Pasco
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lima, Peru | 499 | 152 | 109 mi |
| Huancayo, Peru | 11,798 | 3,596 | 120 mi |
| Machu Picchu, Peru | 7,972 | 2,430 | 304 mi |
| Cusco, Peru | 10,866 | 3,312 | 351 mi |
| Arequipa, Peru | 7,864 | 2,397 | 507 mi |
| Juliaca, Peru | 12,579 | 3,834 | 530 mi |
| Puno, Peru | 12,441 | 3,792 | 551 mi |
| Cuenca, Ecuador | 8,150 | 2,484 | 569 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation or altitude of Cerro de Pasco?
Cerro de Pasco, Peru is about 14,623 feet (4,457 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 Cerro de Pasco because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 14,623 ft is about 17.14 inHg (581 hPa), 57% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 57% as much oxygen as at sea level.
At what temperature does water boil in Cerro de Pasco?
About 185 °F (84.8 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.