La Paz

[ lah pahs; English luh pahz ]

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.

La Paz

/ 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)

Example Sentences

“He was not cited at the time, although we are consulting with the La Paz County Attorney’s Office regarding possible charges,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times

A few communities in nearby Yuma and La Paz counties in Arizona also hit that many days in a row at or over 90 degrees.

From Los Angeles Times

In La Paz, his home city at the time, trash piles were everywhere.

From New York Times

In Arizona’s deeply conservative La Paz County, the most urgent issue facing many voters is not inflation or illegal immigration.

From New York Times

In another post, following news of her death, the La Paz County Sheriff’s Office wrote that people should “please respect the family during this time and avoid spreading rumors and assumptions.”

From Los Angeles Times