Facts About Aurora
Did you know that Aurora is the third most populous city in Colorado? Or that it’s home to a number of Fortune 500 companies? Here are some more facts about this fascinating city:
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Aurora was founded in 1891 and named after one of the daughters of Colorado’s first governor, William H. Larimer, Jr.
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The city is served by a number of major highways, including Interstate 70, Interstate 225, and U.S. Route 36.
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Aurora is the third most populous city in Colorado with a population of more than 345,000.
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Aurora is home to the University of Colorado Denver, the largest university in the Rocky Mountain region.
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Aurora is one of Denver’s largest suburbs with a population of 325,000 and growing.
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The city covers 155 square miles, making it the 54th largest city in the United States.
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The city is home to a number of Fortune 500 companies, including Anadarko Petroleum, DaVita HealthCare Partners, and DISH Network.
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In 2008, Aurora was designated an All-America City by the National Civic League.
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Aurora’s sister city program was established in 1972 and the city currently has five sister cities: Shizuishan, China; Tarija, Bolivia; Osogbo, Nigeria; Aurora, Illinois & Higashiōmi, Japan.
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Aurora has five golf courses, two reservoirs, more than 97 parks, and over 5,000 acres of open space and trails.
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Aurora is home to a number of professional sports teams, including the Colorado Avalanche of the National Hockey League, the Colorado Rapids of Major League Soccer, and the Denver Outlaws of Major Lacrosse League.
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The city’s official elevation is 5430 feet, making it the highest major city in Colorado.
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Aurora is located at 39°43′N 104°50′W (39.73, -104.83).
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Auroras Climate is described as Humid Continental by the Köppen Climate System and has four distinct seasons.
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Aurora is nicked named “The Gateway to the Rockies”.
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In 1992, the city was the location where the movie Wayne’s World was filmed.
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The city of Aurora is a full-service city governed by a council/manager form of government, which combines the political leadership of elected officials with the managerial expertise of an appointed local government manager.
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Aurora was known as the Town of Fletcher in 1903, however, was incorporated as a city on August 24th, 1929, it was renamed Aurora after Aurora Borealis.
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Aurora has over 80 neighbourhoods split among 3 Counties.
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Aurora is part of the 303 and the 720 area codes.
Aurora is known for its vibrant arts scene and has a number of art galleries, theatres, and museums. So there you have it – some facts about the City of Aurora. Do you know any other fun facts about this Colorado city? Share them with us in the comments!
