La Rinconada, Peru
La Rinconada is a town in the Peruvian Andes near a gold mine. At up to 5,100 m (16,700 ft; 3.2 mi) above sea level, it is the highest permanent settlement in the world.
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| Coordinates: 14°37′57″S 69°26′45″W | |
| Country | Peru |
| Region | Puno |
| Province | San Antonio de Putina |
| District | Ananea |
| Elevation | 5,100 m (16,700 ft) |
| Population (2024) | |
| • Total | 29,678 |
| Demonym | Rinconero(a) |
Between 2001 and 2009, the population was estimated by National Geographic to have increased to 30,000 people from just a small gold prospector camp because the price of gold rose 235% over that period, although this number has not been reflected by the 2007 or 2017 censuses.
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