Elevation
La Paz elevation
La Paz, Bolivia is 12,408 feet (3,782 meters) above sea level — more than a mile high.
What 12,408 feet means in La Paz
Among the 200 cities on this site, La Paz is one of the highest. At 12,408 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 La Paz a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 18.73 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 La Paz.
Cooking. Water boils at about 189 °F (87.1 °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 elevation where you are standing, use What is my elevation?
Elevation of places near La Paz
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cusco, Peru | 10,866 | 3,312 | 327 mi |
| Lima, Peru | 499 | 152 | 669 mi |
| Santiago, Chile | 1,824 | 556 | 1182 mi |
| Quito, Ecuador | 9,364 | 2,854 | 1328 mi |
| Buenos Aires, Argentina | 102 | 31 | 1390 mi |
| São Paulo, Brazil | 2,523 | 769 | 1477 mi |
| Bogotá, Colombia | 8,471 | 2,582 | 1514 mi |
| Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | 39 | 12 | 1681 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation of La Paz?
La Paz, Bolivia is about 12,408 feet (3,782 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 La Paz because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 12,408 ft is about 18.73 inHg (634 hPa), 63% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 63% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in La Paz.
At what temperature does water boil in La Paz?
About 189 °F (87.1 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.