Elevation
Puebla elevation and altitude
Puebla, Mexico is 7,106 feet (2,166 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 7,106 feet means in Puebla
Among the 689 cities on this site, Puebla is one of the highest. At 7,106 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 Puebla a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 23.00 inHg on an average day, while the weather forecast still quotes a sea-level number near 29.92 inHg.
Cooking. Water boils at about 199 °F (92.7 °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 Puebla
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico City, Mexico | 7,349 | 2,240 | 66 mi |
| Toluca, Mexico | 8,763 | 2,671 | 96 mi |
| Veracruz, Mexico | 49 | 15 | 135 mi |
| Oaxaca, Mexico | 5,154 | 1,571 | 168 mi |
| Queretaro, Mexico | 5,991 | 1,826 | 177 mi |
| Acapulco, Mexico | 52 | 16 | 189 mi |
| Ciudad Madero, Mexico | 39 | 12 | 222 mi |
| Tampico, Mexico | 89 | 27 | 225 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation or altitude of Puebla?
Puebla, Mexico is about 7,106 feet (2,166 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 Puebla because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 7,106 ft is about 23.00 inHg (779 hPa), 77% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 77% as much oxygen as at sea level.
At what temperature does water boil in Puebla?
About 199 °F (92.7 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.