The Highest Cities Of The World

It is in the Latin American nation of Peru. The highest in the World according to National Geographic Magazine (May 2003). An old gold-mining camp in the remote Peruvian Andes that has grown to "major city" status. Over 30,000 people live in this mountainous city at an altitude of 16,732 feet (5,100 m). It is considered the "highest elevation human habitation" in the world.

A small settlement in the Qinghai province of China. According to The Guinness Book of World Records, Wenzhou is the highest town. It was founded in 1,955. The height of the city is 5,100 m (16,732 ft) above sea level.

The highest city of Argentina is located at a height of the 4,895 meter. It is a mining town and is the home for 3,655 people. The great city of Argentina turns into a paradise in the winter time. The best time to visit El Aguilar is during winters. The fee income from the tourists is so high, that the tourism business is increasing rapidly here. The city being a mining town is also commercially rich.

Ukdungle is a small settlement in Leh District, Jammu and Kashmir in northern India near the border with Tibet. Highest City in India. The town is located at an altitude of 4,695 meter.