This is an incomplete list of the highest settlements in the world. Only settlements that are permanently occupied all year long with a significant population and lying at least partially above an elevation of 3,700 metres (12,140 feet) are included.
Highest settlements
This section lists all the settlements with a significant year-round population above .
Settlements below
This section lists selected settlements with a significant year-round population between and .
achenndia Ndia or NDIA may refer to:
* Ndia Constituency, Kirinyaga District, Central Province, Kenya
*Alternative name for the Southern Kirinyaga dialect of the Kikuyu language
*National Defense Industrial Association, an American trade association
* Natio ...
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List of highest towns by country
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 settl ...
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List of capital cities by altitude
This is a list of national capitals ordered by elevation. Higher elevations typically have social, economic, and architectural effects on cities, in particular colder temperatures in winter. Low elevation cities are often seaports or are ...
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List of highest large cities in the world
This list of the highest cities in the world includes only cities with a population greater than 75,000 inhabitants and an average height above sea level over . For other settlements, see List of highest cities in the world or List of highest tow ...
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