Elevation
Cochabamba elevation and altitude
Cochabamba, Bolivia is 8,323 feet (2,537 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 8,323 feet means in Cochabamba
Among the 689 cities on this site, Cochabamba is one of the highest. At 8,323 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 Cochabamba a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 21.95 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 Cochabamba.
Cooking. Water boils at about 196 °F (91.4 °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 Cochabamba
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oruro, Bolivia | 12,746 | 3,885 | 74 mi |
| Sucre, Bolivia | 9,180 | 2,798 | 128 mi |
| La Paz, Bolivia | 12,408 | 3,782 | 145 mi |
| El Alto, Bolivia | 13,091 | 3,990 | 146 mi |
| Potosi, Bolivia | 13,015 | 3,967 | 154 mi |
| Puno, Peru | 12,441 | 3,792 | 277 mi |
| Juliaca, Peru | 12,579 | 3,834 | 294 mi |
| Arequipa, Peru | 7,864 | 2,397 | 362 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation or altitude of Cochabamba?
Cochabamba, Bolivia is about 8,323 feet (2,537 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 Cochabamba because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 8,323 ft is about 21.95 inHg (743 hPa), 73% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 73% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Cochabamba.
At what temperature does water boil in Cochabamba?
About 196 °F (91.4 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.