Elevation
Sucre elevation and altitude
Sucre, Bolivia is 9,180 feet (2,798 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 9,180 feet means in Sucre
Among the 689 cities on this site, Sucre is one of the highest. At 9,180 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 Sucre a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 21.24 inHg on an average day, while the weather forecast still quotes a sea-level number near 29.92 inHg.
Cooking. Water boils at about 195 °F (90.5 °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 Sucre
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potosi, Bolivia | 13,015 | 3,967 | 50 mi |
| Cochabamba, Bolivia | 8,323 | 2,537 | 128 mi |
| Oruro, Bolivia | 12,746 | 3,885 | 141 mi |
| La Paz, Bolivia | 12,408 | 3,782 | 258 mi |
| El Alto, Bolivia | 13,091 | 3,990 | 259 mi |
| Puno, Peru | 12,441 | 3,792 | 384 mi |
| Juliaca, Peru | 12,579 | 3,834 | 404 mi |
| Arequipa, Peru | 7,864 | 2,397 | 451 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation or altitude of Sucre?
Sucre, Bolivia is about 9,180 feet (2,798 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 Sucre because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 9,180 ft is about 21.24 inHg (719 hPa), 71% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 71% as much oxygen as at sea level.
At what temperature does water boil in Sucre?
About 195 °F (90.5 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.