Denver County Map, Colorado
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Denver County, Colorado
Denver County is basically just the city of Denver, Colorado’s capital and biggest city. It’s right in the middle of the Front Range urban corridor. The city is booming, with new buildings and people coming in all the time.
Denver is known for its craft beer scene and legal weed. Sports are huge here, with pro teams in all major leagues. Go Avalanche! You’ve got mountain views to the west, plains to the east. Picture perfect.
It’s a mix of old neighborhoods and modern developments. The South Platte River and Cherry Creek run through it. There’s a big focus on outdoor life with lots of parks and bike trails. It’s the second most populous county after El Paso County.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Denver County |
| County Seat | Denver |
| Population | Approximately 720,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Denver (the county and city are coextensive) |
| Interstates and Highways | I-25, I-70, I-76, I-270, US 6, US 85 |
| FIPS Code | 08-031 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 155 square miles (Land: 153 sq mi, Water: 2 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Adams County (North), Arapahoe County (Southeast), Jefferson County (West) |
| Time Zone | Mountain Standard Time (MST) |
| State | Colorado |
| Coordinates | 39.7392° N, 104.9903° W |
| Etymology | Named after James W. Denver, a governor of the Kansas Territory |
| Major Landmarks | Denver Art Museum, Union Station, Denver Botanic Gardens, Coors Field, Denver Museum of Nature & Science |
| Website | City and County of Denver |
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