#1
Highest Mountain in Mexico
Sorted by Peak Elevation
Value: 5,636 meters
Pico de Orizaba
Mountain in Veracruz, Mexico
Pico de Orizaba is a mountain located in Veracruz, Mexico. This page highlights its key ranking metrics, including Peak Elevation, Prominence, and Isolation Distance, to help users compare it with other mountains in Mexico.
Page overview
- Country
- Mexico
- State
- Veracruz
- Category
- nature
- Type
- Mountain
Ranking highlights
See how this mountain performs across different ranking categories in Mexico.
#1
Most Prominent Mountain in Mexico
Sorted by Prominence
Value: 4,922 meters
#1
Most Isolated Mountain in Mexico
Sorted by Isolation Distance
Value: 2,690.14 km
#1
Deadliest Mountain in Mexico
Sorted by Death Count
Value: 66
#19
Highest Mountain in the World
Sorted by Peak Elevation
Value: 5,636 meters
#7
Most Prominent Mountain in the World
Sorted by Prominence
Value: 4,922 meters
#11
Most Isolated Mountain in the World
Sorted by Isolation Distance
Value: 2,690.14 km
#10
Deadliest Mountain in the World
Sorted by Death Count
Value: 66
Key metrics
| Metric | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Peak Elevation | 5,636 meters | Height of the mountain summit above sea level. |
| Prominence | 4,922 meters | Vertical rise of the mountain summit compared with the surrounding terrain. |
| Isolation Distance | 2,690.14 km | Distance from the mountain summit to the nearest higher summit. |
| Death Count | 66 | Total recorded deaths linked to climbing or attempting the mountain. |
| Annual Climber Count | 2,000 | Estimated number of people attempting or climbing the mountain per year. |
| First Ascent Year | 1,848 year | Year when the mountain was first successfully climbed. |
| Climbing Difficulty Index | 73 index | Semi-quantitative score based on technical difficulty, altitude, terrain, weather exposure, and route risk. |
Metric values are based on the verified sources listed below.
Location
Pico de Orizaba is located in Veracruz, Mexico. The location details shown here are based on the currently available city, state, and country information for this mountain.
- City
- Not available
- State
- Veracruz
- Country
- Mexico
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How this mountain is compared
This mountain is compared with other mountains in Mexico using the ranking metrics available on this page. These metrics help show how Pico de Orizaba performs across different comparison categories, such as Peak Elevation, Prominence, and Isolation Distance.
Ranking positions are calculated from structured data instead of being manually assigned. As more verified information is added, corrected, or expanded, the rankings and metric values may be updated over time.
For this page, the comparison focuses on measurable data rather than user reviews or star ratings.
Sources
Pico de Orizaba details on this page are based on verified public sources and structured LocoDeck ranking data.
- Peakbagger.com Mountain Database
- Mountain Safety and Visitation Manual Research
- wikimedia_commons
Frequently asked questions
Where is Pico de Orizaba located?
Pico de Orizaba is located in Veracruz, Mexico.
What is Pico de Orizaba known for on LocoDeck?
Pico de Orizaba is listed as a mountain in Mexico. This page highlights key metrics such as Peak Elevation, Prominence, and Isolation Distance to help compare it with other mountains.
How is Pico de Orizaba compared with other mountains?
Pico de Orizaba is compared using the ranking metrics available for mountains in Mexico. The comparison focuses on structured data and metric values rather than user reviews or star ratings.