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This is a list of the highest settlements by country. Many of these are too small to be regarded as towns or cities. Only permanent settlements occupied year-round are included. When possible, the highest point in the contiguous year-round settlement is listed, though average heights or the elevations of a central point may also be found.
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The elevation of a settlement affects the social and physical arrangement of the place. In many cases, the cold climate in winter necessitates a particular style of house; the type of agriculture practised and the domestic animals kept there are limited; or the type of work carried on is specialised.
Rank | Country | Town / city | Region / state | Height (m) | Height (ft) | Comment |
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La Rinconada | Puno | 5,100 | 16,728 | The highest in the world according to National Geographic magazine (May 2003);[1] pop. 30,000. Barrio Rit’ipata, consisting of miners' shacks, is above it.[2] |
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Tuiwa | Tibet Autonomous Region | 5,070 | 16,634 | Described as the "highest administrative village in the world" by sources such as China Daily.[3] |
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Santa Barbara | Potosí Department | 4,770 | 15,600 | |
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Karzok | Ladakh | 4,570 | 15,000 | Hikkim in Himachal Pradesh has year-round residences from 4330 to 4400 meters. Komic, 2 km to the southeast of Hikkim has residences up to 4530 meters, and Korzok on Tso Moriri has year-round residences from 4525 to 4570 meters. |
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Parinacota | Arica-Parinacota | 4,400 | 14,435 | |
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Dingboche | Khumbu, Koshi Province | 4,350 | 14,301 | Gorakshep (with an elevation of 5,100 m - 16,728 ft) are lodges near to Mount Everest base camp. Lobuche at 4950 metres, Gokyo at 4750 metres (15,583 ft), and Dughla, at 4593 metres (15,075 ft),[4] are higher, but likely not permanently inhabited as they cater to trekkers during season. |
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Mina Pirquitas | Jujuy Province | 4,340 | 14,240 | Mining company town, with up to 673 inhabitants.[5] |
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Qarabolaq | Wakhan District | 4,139 | 13,579 | |
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Chatyndy | Osh Province | 4,013 | 13,166 | |
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Laya | Gasa District | 3,820 | 12,533 | |
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Amaras[citation needed] | Amhara Region | 3,728 | 12,230 | |
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Murghab | Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region | 3,650 | 11,975 | |
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Raíces | Mexico | 3,633 | 11,919 | |
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Alma | Colorado | 3,560 | 11,680 | |
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Apartaderos | Mérida | 3,505 | 11,502 | 3,360 m. according to Google Maps. |
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Vetas | Santander | 3,350 | 10,990 | [6] 3,230 m. according to Google Maps. |
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Papallacta | Napo | 3,300 | 10,827 | [citation needed] Zumbahua, according to Google Maps is the highest at 3,510 m. |
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Shimshal | Gilgit-Baltistan | 3,200 | 10,499 | |
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Ixchiguán | San Marcos Department | 3,185 | 10,449 | highest town in Central America |
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Khalahali | Mokhotlong District | 3,158 | 10,361 | |
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Villa Mills | Cartago Province | 3,100 | 10,173 | Near Cerro de la Muerte, Talamanca Range. Permanent population: 65 |
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Kawkaban | Sana'a Governorate | 2,931 | 9,616 | |
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Mulia | Papua Province | 2,706 | 8,881 | |
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Ndu | Southwest Region | 2,611 | 8,566 | |
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Adi Keyh | Debub | 2,500 | 8,202 | [citation needed] |
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Fereydunshahr | Isfahan Province | 2,490 | 8,169 | [7] |
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Kurush | Dokuzparinskiy rayon, Dagestan | 2,480 | 8,134 | Highest village in Europe[8] |
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Iten | Elgeyo-Marakwet County | 2,400 | 7,874 | [citation needed] |
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Khınalıg | Guba District | 2,375 | 7,710 | Population: 2,075 |
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Bochorna | Akhmeta Municipality | 2,345 | 7,694 | population only about 1,[9] so Ushguli is generally seen as the highest 'substantial' village. |
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Tacheddirt | Al Haouz | 2,314 | 7,592 | |
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Akhpradzor | Gegharkunik | 2,293 | 7,444 | Aragats research station with several buildings at 3200m is operating round the year.[10] |
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Byumba | Northern Province | 2,237 | 7,342 | |
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Kapıköy | Van | 2,220 | 7,284 | Population: 635. Karayazı (population 4,724 in 2010) is situated at 2,450m |
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El Pas de la Casa | Encamp | 2,219 | 7,280 | |
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Trepalle | Lombardy | 2,209 | 7,247 | Cited as highest parish in Europe by its Tourism board[11] |
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Abha | Asir | 2,200 | 7,218 | |
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Wabag | Enga Province | 2,182 | 7,162 | |
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Altai City | Yesönbulag, Govi-Altai | 2,181 | 7,156 | |
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Rankous | Rif Dimashq Governorate | 2,150 | 7,052 | Population: 19,900 |
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Juf | Graubünden | 2,126 | 6,973 | Village with a population about 24, highest in Europe according to the municipality's (Avers) web page[12] |
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Saint-Véran | Hautes-Alpes | 2,040 | 6,692 | Known as the highest commune of France - and the highest commune of Europe[13] |
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Dullstroom | Mpumalanga | 2,019 | 6,624 | [citation needed] |
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Kabale | Western Region | 2,000 | 6,560 | [citation needed] |
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Cerro Punta | Chiriquí Province | 2,000 | 6,560 | |
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Hatu-Builico | Ainaro District | 2,000 | 6,560 | |
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Obergurgl | Tyrol | 1,930 | 6,332 | Hochgurgl is at 2150m (7,054 feet), but is not recognized as an independent village, but as a part of Obergurgl. |
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Muramvya | Muramvya Province | 1,924 | 6,315 | |
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Nuwara Eliya | Nuwara Eliya District, Central Province | 1,868 | 6,128 | |
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Tazrouk | Tazrouk District, Tamanrasset Province | 1,827 | 5,994 | |
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Narynkol | Almaty Province | 1,819 | 5,971 | |
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Soanindrariny | Vakinankaratra | 1,817 | 5,964 | |
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Erigavo | Sanaag | 1,788 | 5,869 | |
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La Convalescence | Grande Comore | 1,787 | 5,866 | |
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Saiq | Ad Dakhiliyah Governorate | 1,755 | 5,758 | |
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Bekaa Kafra | North Governorate | 1,750 | 5,740 | |
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Windhoek | Khomas Region | 1,728 | 5,669 | Also the capital and largest city (pop. 286,000). |
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Huambo and Lubango | Huambo and Huíla | 1,721 | 5,646 | |
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La Esperanza | Intibucá Department | 1,700 | 5,577 | |
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Mbeya | Mbeya Region | 1,700 | 5,577 | |
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Valdelinares | Teruel, Aragon | 1,692 | 5,551 | [14][15] |
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Apaneca | Ahuachapán Department | 1,683 | 5,523 | [16] |
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Lake Louise | Alberta | 1,661 | 5,449 | |
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Airolaf | Tadjourah Region | 1,667 | 5,468 | |
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Masisi | North Kivu Province | 1,651 | 5,419 | |
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Marondera | Mashonaland East | 1,630 | 5,348 | |
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Campos do Jordão | São Paulo | 1,628 | 5,341 | |
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Sa Pa | Lào Cai Province | 1,600 | 5,249 | |
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Manastir | Plovdiv Province | 1,600 | 5,249 | Village centre at 1,460 m, highest neighbourhoods reaching above 1,600 m. Chamla in Smolyan Province is higher at ~1,650 m, but uninhabited since the 1980s. Dospat is the highest town in Bulgaria at 1358 m, as it was upgraded to a town status in 1974. |
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Brinchang | Pahang | 1,592 | 5,226 | Kundasang, located in Sabah, is higher (with 1,884 m), but it is a small village of the town of Ranau. |
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Dedza | Central Region | 1,590 | 5,216 | |
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Saint Catherine | South Sinai Governorate | 1,586 | 5,203 | |
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Inignaouei | Agadez Region, Arlit Department | 1,556 | 5,108 | |
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Kenscoff | Ouest | 1,504 | 4,934 | |
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Sandlane | Manzini District | 1,503 | 4,934 | |
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Baguio | Benguet | 1,500 | 4,921 | There are towns that have higher altitude like Atok (2,200m or 7,400 ft), but among places that have city status Baguio is the highest. |
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Yangiabad | Tashkent Province | 1,500 | 4,921 | |
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Estância Roque | Fogo Island | 1,500 | 4,921 | |
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Lukomir | Herzegovina-Neretva Canton, Konjic municipality | 1,495 | 4,905 | |
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Cabramurra | New South Wales | 1,475 | 4,839 | Highest on continent Several ski towns & villages are higher than Cabramurra. The highest town without a ski lift network is Dinner Plain at 1,570 metres |
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Ban Na Yang | Chiang Mai Province | 1,467 | 4,816 | |
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Žabljak | Žabljak Municipality | 1,456 | 4,777 | |
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Seli, Samarina and Aetomilitsa | Epirus and Macedonia (Greece) | 1,450 | 4,800 | |
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Mali | Labé Region | 1,441 | 4,712 | |
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Taunggyi | Shan State | 1,436 | 4,730 | Ndūng Ngid, situated in the Wa State, is a small town at an elevation of 2,235 m (7,333 ft). Area not controlled by the Burmese government. |
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Rotenboden | Triesenberg | 1,416 | 4,645 | |
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Prodromos | Limassol District | 1,380 | 4,528 | |
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Penjwin | Sulaymaniyah Governorate | 1,368 | 4,491 | |
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Fundata | Brașov County | 1,360 | 4,462 | https://m.adevarul.ro/locale/brasov/fundata-cea-mai-inalta-localitate-romania-locul-oamenii-avut-gospodariile-doua-state-diferite-oficial-mai-curat-aer-tara-1_550c69f0448e03c0fdbf3202/index.html] |
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Lichinga | Niassa Province | 1,360 | 4,462 | |
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Samjiyŏn | Ryanggang Province | 1,356 | 4,452 | |
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Kruševo | Kruševo Municipality | 1,350[17] | 4,429 | Kruševo is the highest town/ city in North Macedonia. The highest settlement in North Macedonia is Plakje near Ohrid, however it only has a population of 4. |
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Hojapil | Lebap Province | 1,346 | 4,416 | |
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Phongsali | Phongsali Province | 1,334 | 4,379 | |
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Shoubak | Ma'an Governorate | 1,330 | 4,360 | |
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Kanye | Southern District | 1,306 | 4,288 | |
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Nokowoula | Sanma Province, Espiritu Santo Island | 1,291 | 4,238 | |
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Lusaka | Lusaka Province | 1,279 | 4,196 | |
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Feldberg | Baden-Württemberg | 1,277 | 4,190 | highest German village |
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Jos | Plateau State | 1,238 | 4,062 | |
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Finse | Western Norway | 1,222 | 4,000 | |
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San José de Cusmapa | Madriz Department | 1,184 | 3,887 | |
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Constanza | La Vega Province | 1,164 | 3,819 | The highest residence situated in Constanza is at 1,330 m above sea level. Jamamucito is higher (1,410 m), but it is a small hamlet pertaining to the village of Jamamu, in the town of Las Placetas, belonging to the city of San José de las Matas.[18] |
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Moscopole | Korçë County | 1,160 | 3,806 | |
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Kutum | North Darfur | 1,127 | 3,700 | |
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Vysoké Tatry | Prešov Region | 1,125 | 3,691 | Highest elevation settlement of town Vysoké Tatry is Vyšné Hágy with 1,125 m above sea level.[19] |
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Nova Varoš | Zlatibor District | 1,111 | 3,648 | |
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Aouzou | Borkou-Ennedi-Tibesti Prefecture | 1,074 | 3,526 | |
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Bocaranga | Ouham-Pendé | 1,072 | 3,517 | |
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Begovo Razdolje | Primorje–Gorski Kotar County | 1,060 | 3,478 | Reference:[20] Note: The meteorological station at Zavižan is located at an altitude of 1,594 metres (5,230 ft), and is staffed round the clock by a family from a nearby village, but is not legally considered a settlement.[21] |
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Guarda | Guarda District | 1,056 | 3,464 | Penhas da Saúde, Covilhã Municipality, is higher (at 1,500 m), but it is a small village. |
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Boží Dar | Karlovy Vary Region | 1,028 | 3,372 | |
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Thala | Kasserine Governorate | 1,017 | 3,337 | |
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Ząb | Lesser Poland Voivodeship | 1,013 | 3,326 | [22] |
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Moka | Bioko Island | 1,013 | 3,326 | |
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M. Vilela | São Tomé Island | 991 | 3,254 | |
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Baldy Beacon | Cayo District | 978 | 3,211 | |
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Zgornje Jezersko | Carinthia | 973 | 3,195 | |
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Beit Jann | Northern District | 940 | 3,084 | |
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Ndindi | Ngounié Province | 932 | 3,061 | |
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Yasinia | Zakarpattia Oblast, Rakhiv Raion | 931 | 3,054 | |
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Kamanjikoko | Guadalcanal Province | 913 | 2,998 | |
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Dawule | Northern Province | 890 | 2,923 | |
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Fujikawaguchiko | Minamitsuru District, Yamanashi Prefecture | 875 | 2,874 | |
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Afiamalu | Upolu Island | 863 | 2,834 | |
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Phumi Popok Vil | Kampot Province | 842 | 2,765 | |
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Högvålen | Härjedalen | 835 | 2,739 | |
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Torit | Eastern Equatoria | 829 | 2,723 | |
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National Park Village | Manawatū-Whanganui region | 825 | 2,706 | Population:174 |
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Mátraszentimre | Heves County | 810 | 2,657 | [23] |
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Edzouanseke | Plateaux Department | 803 | 2,637 | [citation needed] |
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Sadomé | Plateaux Region | 798 | 2,621 | |
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Navai | Viti Levu | 738 | 2,424 | |
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Gharyan | Jabal al Gharbi District | 700 | 2,296 | |
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Amedzofe | Volta Region | 677 | 2,224 | |
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City of San Marino | Castello della Città di San Marino | 675 | 2,215 | Also the capital. |
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Brasso Seco | Tunapuna–Piarco | 673 | 2,211 | |
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Saniquellie | Nimba County | 671 | 2,204 | |
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Pedro Juan Caballero | Amambay | 670 | 2,201 | |
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Rocherath | Liège | 650 | 2,133 | |
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Taebaek | Gangwon Province | 650 | 2,133 | |
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Mandeville | Manchester Parish | 628 | 2,061 | |
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Fancy | Saint Vincent Island | 612 | 2,007 | |
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Ipichau | Potaro-Siparuni | 611 | 2,004 | |
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Sadegue | Mopti Region | 604 | 1,984 | |
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Biankouma | Biankouma Department | 600 | 1,971 | |
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Masafi | Ras al-Khaimah and Fujairah | 567 | 1,863 | |
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Kilpisjärvi | Lapland | 490 | 1,607 | excursionmap.fi |
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Zouérat | Tiris Zemmour Region | 488 | 1,604 | |
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Pwoaipwoai | Pohnpei | 478 | 1,571 | |
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Yateras | Guantánamo Province | 470 | 1,542 | |
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Möðrudalur | Eastern Region | 469 | 1,539 | |
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Troisvierges | Clervaux | 469 | 1,539 | |
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Flash | Staffordshire, England | 463 | 1,519 | Verified by Ordnance Survey |
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Diali | Cascades Region | 456 | 1,499 | |
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Migny | Soufrière Quarter | 454 | 1,492 | |
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Aledjo-Koura | Donga Department | 451 | 1,482 | |
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Curepipe | Plaines Wilhems District | 446 | 1,466 | |
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Anapi | Sipaliwini District | 398 | 1,309 | |
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Constantine | Saint George Parish | 396 | 1,302 | |
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Bălănești | Nisporeni District | 324 | 1,066 | |
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Santa Clara de Olimar | Treinta y Tres Department | 320 | 1,050 | |
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White Hill | Saint Andrew Parish | 304 | 1,000 | |
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Glencullen | County Dublin | 300[24] | 980 | |
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Dingli | Malta Island, Western District | 250 | 820 | |
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Rulkippara | Chittagong Division | 237 | 780 | |
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Švenčionys | Utena County | 230 | 755 | |
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Bolabá | Gabú Region | 226 | 744 | |
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Lahojsk | Minsk Region | 220 | 725 | |
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Alūksne | Vidzeme | 217 | 712 | List of highest towns in Latvia |
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Rumah Supon | Tutong District | 203 | 669 | |
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Vaals | Limburg | 198 | 650 | |
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Pangai | 'Eua Island | 184 | 606 | |
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Wafra | Al Ahmadi Governorate | 168 | 554 | |
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Ngatpang | Ngatpang State, Babeldaob Island | 162 | 534 | |
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Ejer | Region Midtjylland | 160 | 520 | |
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Nepen Diakha | Kédougou Region | 153 | 502 | |
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Otepää | Valga County | 152 | 499 | [citation needed] |
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Vatican City | 75 | 246 | ||
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Umm Bab | Jariyan al Batnah | 68 | 226 | |
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Awali | Awali Municipality | 62 | 206 | |
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Bani | Upper River Division, Kantora District | 50 | 164 | |
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Uaboe | Uaboe District | 35 | 118 | |
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Freeport | Grand Bahama, Freeport District | 10 | 36 | |
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Rank | Country | Claimant | Town / City | Region / State | Height (m) | Height (ft) | Comment |
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Leti | Dzau district | 2,179 | 7,152 | |
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Restelica | District of Prizren, Dragaš Municipality | 1,717 | 5,636 | |
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Wutai | Pingtung County | 1,075 | 3,530 | |
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Pskhu | Sukhumi District | 1,047 | 3,438 | |
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Halhul | Hebron Governorate | 1,004 | 3,297 | |
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Hasi Chor | Oued Ed-Dahab-Lagouira | 483 | 1,584 | |
This section includes all countries and territories that are listed by ISO 3166-1 but not listed in the above sections.
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