Community Information
Whether you're buying a home, selling your home or relocating to Colorado Springs, the following information, resources and tools will help to guide your decision, this is a beautiful place to live.
Colorado Springs is a large city located just east of the geographic center of the U. S. state of Colorado. It has a population of 360,890 (according to the 2000 census) making it the second largest city in Colorado and the 49th largest city in the United States, it's also a large part of the metropoltian area of the front range. The capital of Colorado, Denver, is 68 miles to the north. At an elevation of 6,035 feet Colorado Springs is just over a mile above sea level, though it is significantly higher in other areas of the city. The city itself is situated near the base of one of the most famous American peaks. At 14,110 feet tall, Pikes Peak towers above the city and is visible from anywhere in town. The city is the county seat of El Paso County.
For more information on visiting this wonderful city, our Convention and Visitors Bureau can provide a wealth of details. For news and updates on whats going on around town, take a look at the Gazette Telegraph, our local newspaper. For more information, send me an email and I'll send you in the right direction.
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