Aspen, Colorado
city in and county seat of Pitkin County, Colorado, United States / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For the type of tree, see Aspen.
Aspen is a municipality in Colorado. The municipality is known for its large ski-resorts and for hosting many ski-related games. Aspen is home to 7,004 people as of 2020.[1] The city was founded in 1879.
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Municipality | |
Coordinates: 39°11′29.2″N 106°49′04.8″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Colorado |
County | Pitkin |
Government | |
• Mayor | Torre |
Area | |
• Total | 9.990 km2 (3.857 sq mi) |
Population (April 1, 2020) | |
• Total | 7,000 |
• Density | 700.7/km2 (1,815/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC−07:00 |
ZIP code(s) | 81611, 81612 |
FIPS code | 0803620 |
Website | Official website |
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Aspen is in a remote area of the Rocky Mountains. The Roaring Fork River flows through the town. In the early years of the town, Aspen was a major center of silver mining. After a major recession, the city fell into decline, and most of the people that lived there left. However, after World War II the area was developed as a ski resort, and became a major skiing destination. Popular with celebrities, today it is one of the richest cities in the US and it remains a popular skiing destination.