Sucre, Bolivia

Sucre is the de jure capital city of Bolivia, the capital of the Chuquisaca Department and the sixth most populous city in Bolivia. Located in th…
Sucre is the de jure capital city of Bolivia, the capital of the Chuquisaca Department and the sixth most populous city in Bolivia. Located in the south-central part of the country, Sucre lies at an elevation of 2,790 m. This relatively high altitude gives the city a subtropical highland climate with cool temperatures year-round. Over the centuries, the city has received various names, including La Plata, Charcas, and Chuquisaca.
  • Country: Bolivia
  • Province: Oropeza Province
  • Founded: 1538 · Pre-Hispanic Times: Charcas · September 29, 1538 (official): La Plata de la Nueva Toledo (City of The Silver of the New Toledo) · August 6, 1826: Sucre (Capital Section)
  • Founded by: Pedro Anzures as "La Plata" in 1538
  • Elevation: 2,790 m (9,150 ft)
  • Area code: (+591) 4
  • Department: Chuquisaca Department

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