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Where in the World is Sucre found? Sucre is the capital of Bolivia (Plurinational State of Bolivia), situated in the South America subregion of South America. In Sucre, the currency used is Bolivian boliviano (Bs.), which is the official currency used in Bolivia. The Latitude, Longitude cordinates of Sucre are , .

About Sucre

Sucre (Spanish: [ˈsukɾe]) 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 (9,150 ft). 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.

Sucre holds major national importance and is an educational and government center, as well as the location of the Bolivian Supreme Court. Its pleasant climate and low crime rates have made the city popular amongst foreigners and Bolivians alike. Notably, Sucre contains one of the best preserved Hispanic colonial and republican historic city centres in the Western Hemisphere - similar to cities such as Cuzco and Quito. This architectural heritage and the millenarian history of the Charcas region has led to Sucre's designation as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city has held an important place in Bolivian history from its place as an important center in the Real Audencia de Charcas, and later as the first capital of Bolivia before the fall of silver's importance as a global mineral commodity. Some regional tension remains from the historical transfer of capital functions to La Paz, and even today the issue features an important role in local culture and political ideology.

Sucre Current Weather
Sucre, Bolivia
2024-11-22 10:12
Patchy rain nearby

16.2°C

Temperature:16.2°C |
61.1°F
Feels like:16.2°C |
61.1°F
Other weather information:
Parameter Value
Wind Wind 8.6 km/h
Pressure Pressure 1017 mb
Humidity Humidity 66%
Visibility Visibility 9 km
UV Index UV Index 4.9
Precip Precipitation 0.37