La Paz

American  

[lah pahs, luh pahz] / lɑ ˈpɑs, lə ˈpɑz /

noun

1. a city in and the administrative capital of Bolivia, in the W part; Sucre is the official capital. About 12,000 feet (3,660 meters) above sea level.

2. a city in SE Baja California, in NW Mexico.

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La Paz British  

/ læ ˈpæz, la ˈpaθ /

noun

1. a city in W Bolivia, at an altitude of 3600 m (12 000 ft): seat of government since 1898 (though Sucre is still the official capital); the country's largest city; founded in 1548 by the Spaniards; university (1830). Pop: 1 533 000 (2005 est)

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Example Sentences

Several months ago Hobbs toured La Paz County and spoke with residents about ways to protect the area’s water.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 27, 2025

The Department of Water Resources’ proposal is a way to finally protect water for the area’s residents, said Holly Irwin, a La Paz County supervisor who for years has pushed to address the problem.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 27, 2025

Miners in helmets took to the streets of the administrative capital La Paz on Wednesday, while riot police blocked them from entering the main city square.

From Barron's • Dec. 24, 2025

Paz's supporters took to the streets of La Paz, the country's administrative capital, to celebrate the result.

From BBC • Oct. 20, 2025

Thus, in La Paz, it was known in the early morning through the whole town that Kino was going to sell his pearl that day.

From "The Pearl" by John Steinbeck