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List of highest towns by country
This list shows the town/city by country, and state, and the (locally) claimed altitude and title as "highest...".
The town or city must be a permanent settlement with residents living there year-round.
The altitude of towns or cities affects the social and physical arrangement of the place. In many cases: the cold climate in winter will necessitate a particular style of house; the type of agriculture practiced and the domestic animals kept there will be limited; or, the type of work carried on will be specialised.
| Country | Town/City | State | Height | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | ||||
| Australia | Cabramurra | New South Wales | 1,488m | Highest in country and continent |
| B | ||||
| Bolivia | Potosí | 4,000m | "Highest city in the world" | |
| H | ||||
| Hungary | Mátraszentimre | 810m | ||
| K | ||||
| Kenya | Nyahururu | 2,360m | ||
| P | ||||
| Portugal | Guarda | 1,056m | Highest city in the Portugal | |
| S | ||||
| South Africa | Belfast | 1,970m | ||
| Switzerland | Davos | Graubünden | 1,560m | Highest town in Switzerland and Europe |
| T | ||||
| Tibet | Wenzhuan | 5,100m | Highest town in Tibet and the world | |
| Tibet | Lhasa | 3,685m | Highest Capital city in the world | |
| U | ||||
| Uganda | Kabale | 2,000m | ||
| U.S.A. | Leadville | Colorado | 3,095m |
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