Denver Colorado
The population of Denver is approximately 733,114 residents. The population of the Denver-Aurora-Lakewood Metropolitan Statistical Area, also known as the Denver Metro Area, was 2,998,982 in 2020.
In addition to being the biggest city in Colorado, the City of Denver is also the State Capital and central economic hub for domestic/international travel and trade.
The second largest city in Colorado is Colorado Springs with a approximate population of 498,816 residents and growing.
Largest City in Colorado - Denver
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Mount Elbert Colorado is home to many towering peaks, with the highest mountains reaching elevations over 14,000 feet (4,267 meters). The five tallest mountains in
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Native Tribes in Colorado
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Colorado Abbreviation – CO
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