The 50 highest Cities in the World
When comparing the world’s cities to one another, we often use defining characteristics—largest, greenest, most visited, highest-earning, the list goes on.
Yet elevation is often overlooked, despite the fact that thousands of cities across the globe are nestled in highlands, plateaus, and mountain ranges.
This infographic looks at the top 50 highest cities worldwide, and compares their altitudes to well-known references (the differences are dizzying).
First published: October 30, 2020 (link)
Source files included: .ai, .eps, .pdf
Data source: EU Commission Global Human Settlement for elevation, Thomas Birinkhoff: City Population, citypopulation.de
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