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| 5 | Arvada | 28 | Jefferson | Arvada, Colorado is a beautiful first-ring suburb of Denver, the Mile High City. Arvada retains a small-town feel even with its estimated population of 106,327. Established in 1870, Arvada enjoys a rich history, quiet tree-lined neighborhoods, and a robust mix of business. Our strong civic leadership balances quality of life with an understanding and support of business and economic development. Arvada’s land encompasses nearly 23,000 acres. Three proximate interstate highways provide easy access to the larger metropolitan region and Denver International Airport. An extraordinary trail system links with Denver trails on the east and the foothills of the Rocky Mountains to the west, punctuated with thousands of acres of parks and open spaces. Residents and businesses have easy access to world-class research institutions including the University of Colorado and Colorado School of Mines; in addition, the Arvada campus of Red Rocks Community College provides training assistance to meet employer needs. The City of Arvada is a Home Rule Municipality in Adams and Jefferson Counties in the U.S. state of Colorado. Olde Town Arvada is located just 7 miles (11 km) northwest of the Colorado State Capitol in Denver. The United States Census Bureau estimates that the population of Arvada was 104,830 on 2006-07-01. Arvada is the eighth most populous city in the state of Colorado and the 241st most populous city in the United States. | | 8 | Aurora | 1 | Adams | The City of Aurora is a Home Rule Municipality that is the third most populous city in the State of Colorado and the 59th most populous city in the United States, with an estimated population of 297,235 in 2005. The municipality is split between Arapahoe County and Adams County, with a small portion lying in Douglas County. The city and its western neighbor are the principal cities of the Denver-Aurora Metropolitan Statistical Area. In 2005, the estimated population of the Denver-Aurora Metropolitan Statistical Area was 2,359,994 (22nd most populous MSA), the estimated population of the Denver-Aurora-Boulder Combined Statistical Area was 2,869,377 (15th most populous CSA), and the estimated population of the Front Range Urban Corridor was 4,013,055. | | 10 | Bailey | 44 | Park | Bailey is an unincorporated town and U.S. Post Office in northeastern Park County, Colorado, United States. The ZIP Code of the Bailey Post Office is 80421.[1] Bailey is in the Mountain Time Zone. The community is located along U.S. Route 285 at 39°24'18? N, 105°28'19? W (39.405, -105.472), at an elevation of 7756 feet (2364 meters). | | 19 | Boulder | 6 | Boulder | Boulder, CO is located in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, just 35 miles northwest of Denver. Home of the University of Colorado's main campus and the National Center for Atmospheric Research, Boulder sits 5,430 feet above sea level and is surrounded by a greenbelt of city trails and open spaces. Boulder is known for its natural beauty, outdoor recreation, natural product retailers and restaurants, outstanding transportation options, diverse businesses, and technological and academic resources. As the flagship university of the state of Colorado, CU-Boulder is a dynamic community of scholars and learners situated on one of the most spectacular college campuses in the country. As one of 34 U.S. public institutions belonging to the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU) – and the only member in the Rocky Mountain region – CU-Boulder has a proud tradition of academic excellence, with four Nobel laureates and more than 50 members of prestigious academic academies. The City of Boulder is a Home Rule Municipality that is the county seat and most populous city of Boulder County, Colorado, United States. Boulder is the 11th most populous city in the State of Colorado. The United States Census Bureau estimates that in 2005 the population of the City of Boulder was 91,685, the population of the Boulder Metropolitan Statistical Area was 280,440 (161st most populous MSA), the population of the Denver-Aurora-Boulder Combined Statistical Area was 2,869,377 (15th most populous CSA), and the population of the Front Range Urban Corridor was 3,965,289. Boulder is the home of the University of Colorado at Boulder, the largest university in Colorado and Naropa University, the only accredited Buddhist-inspired university in the United States. Boulder is situated 25 miles (40 km) northwest of the Colorado State Capitol in Denver at an elevation of 5,430 feet (1,655 m). | | 20321 | Bow Mar | 28 | Jefferson | Bow Mar is a town in Arapahoe County, in the Denver-Aurora metro area. (The community straddles Arapahoe and Jefferson counties.) | | 21 | Brighton | 59 | Weld | The City of Brighton is a Home Rule Municipality located in Adams County and Weld County, Colorado, United States. Brighton is the county seat of Adams County.GR6 The United States Census Bureau estimates that the city population was 28,013 in 2005. | | 22 | Broomfield | 1 | Adams | The City and County of Broomfield lies in the northwestern tier of the Denver metropolitan area in the State of Colorado of the United States. Broomfield has a consolidated city and county government which operates under Article XX, Sections 10-13 of the Constitution of the State of Colorado. The United States Census Bureau estimates that the population was 45,116 in 2006, a 17.88% increase since U.S. Census 2000. Broomfield is the 16th most populous city and the 16th most populous county in the State of Colorado. Broomfield is a part of the Denver-Aurora Metropolitan Statistical Area and the Denver-Aurora-Boulder Combined Statistical Area. | | 4346 | Byers | 3 | Arapahoe | Byers is a census-designated place (CDP) and a U.S. Post Office in Arapahoe County, Colorado, United States. The population was 1,233 at the 2000 census.GR2 The Byers Post Office has the ZIP Code 80103. | | 30 | Castle Rock | 16 | Douglas | The Town of Castle Rock is a Home Rule Municipality that is the county seat of Douglas County, Colorado, United States.GR6 Castle Rock is located about 35 miles south of Denver and 40 miles north of Colorado Springs on the Interstate 25 corridor just east of the front range of the Rocky Mountains. The town is the center of the burgeoning urbanization of the county. Castle Rock is named after a small prominent butte just north of the town, clearly visible from Interstate 25. Public access is provided to climb to the top of the rock. Castle Rock is on East Plum Creek, a small stream which periodically floods. As of 2005, the city is estimated to have a total population of 35,745. Castle Rock is now the 19th most populous municipality in the State of Colorado. | | 22710 | Centennial | 3 | Arapahoe | The City of Centennial is a Statutory City located in Arapahoe County, Colorado, United States. The city was estimated to have a total population of 98,243 in 2005.[3] Centennial is the tenth most populous city in the State of Colorado and the most populous statutory city in the state. |
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