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The state of Colorado is spread over an area of 269,837 sq. km. in the western and southwestern regions of the US. Denver is the capital city of the state of Colorado which houses a total population of 4,753,377 people according to 2006 census. The state is divided in 64 counties for administrative purposes with two of them the city and county of Denver and the city and county of having consolidated city and county governments. Some of the other major counties in the state are:
Adams County: The county seat is at Brighton. The county is spread over an area of 7,931 sq.km. And holds a total population of 414,338 people.
Alamosa County: Created in 1913, the county has its county seat at Alamosa City. The county is spread over an area of 4,851 sq.km. And houses a population of 15,225.
Baca County: The county seat is at Springfield City. It is spread over a total area of 17,162 sq.km. And houses a total population of 4,017.
Boulder County: It has county seat at Boulder City. The county is spread over an area of 4,967 sq.km. And holds a total population of 282,034.
Broomfield County: The county seat at Broomfield City is responsible for the administration of the county. It is spread over an area of 225 sq.km. And houses a total population of 45,116.
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