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. Today, the region is of predominantly Quechua background, with some Aymara communities and influences.
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)
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