Colorado City Maps

Colorado is the eighth largest state in the United States by area. There are 271 incorporated municipalities in Colorado. These municipalities comprise 196 towns, 73 cities, and two consolidated city and county governments. Denver is the capital as well as the largest city of Colorado. As of 2016, Denver comprised 693,060 inhabitants, making it the 19th most populous city in the United States. Colorado Springs is the second biggest city in terms of population, while Aurora is the third-largest. The Town of San Luis, which has a population of 629, is the oldest continuously occupied town in the state. The Town of Lakeside is the least populous in the state and comprises just 8 inhabitants.
Cities in Colorado
Nicknamed ‘The Centennial State, Colorado is located in the southern Rocky Mountains in the western United States. Eighth largest by area, the state is famous for natural assets, winter recreational activities, and diverse culinary scene.
Denver, the Mile-High City, is the state capital. Denver Museum of Nature and Science, Denver Botanic Gardens, Downtown Aquarium, Elitch Gardens Amusement Park, and Molly Brown House are major tourist attractions in the city.
Colorado Springs lies near the base of the soaring Pikes Peak. The city of Aurora is mostly suburban in character. Fort Collins is a midsize city and is home to Colorado State University. Lakewood lies immediately west of Denver. Famous for outdoor sports, Boulder houses the main campus of the University of Colorado. Pueblo hosts Colorado’s largest single event, the Colorado State Fair, held annually in summer.
Biggest Cities in Colorado
Denver – 600,158
Colorado Springs – 416,427
Aurora – 325,078
Fort Collins – 143,986
Lakewood – 142,980
Thornton – 118,772
Pueblo – 106,595
Arvada – 106,433
Westminster – 106,114
Centennial – 100,377
Transportation in Colorado
Denver International Airport (DEN) is the busiest airport in Colorado. Amtrak’s California Zephyr and Southwest Chief pass through major cities in Colorado. Major interstate highways in Colorado are I-25, I-70, and I-76.
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