Cochabamba city is a fast growing center with a population of approximately
300,000. The city is located in the Andean region of Bolivia, at an elevation of about
2600 meters above sea level. It is located in a large valley, bordered on the northern
side by steep mountains, rising up to an elevation of 4500 meters. The northern part
of the city is located on the alluvial fans at the foot of the mountains. Due to the
high-intensity rainfall in the period November-January, the mountain area is subjected
to landslides and soil erosion, and the city itself occasionally suffers from flashfloods
on the alluvial fans. These processes affect the local farmers, and also hinder the
expansion of the city.
A more detailed 3D view of the city of Cochabamba itself, made from a scanned
aerial photograph, is also available.