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One of the highest cities in the world. Average elevation is around 2200 meters/7300 ft.
It's built in a valley. But that valley is in a mountain chain. Or I guess plateau is probably a better description than valley.
Riiight it's just locally sunk or something which is why it was a swamp?
Edit: big ass lake. Man Señora McPherson would be pissed