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- Country: USA
- State: Colorado
- Mayor: Lionel Rivera Official Site: About City Council Members
- Population: 407,902 (2008 est.) Official Site: Colorado Springs at a Glance
- Founded: 1871 Official Site: About Colorado Springs
- Currency: U.S. Dollar
- Time Zone: MST
- Area code: 719
- Area: 194.5 square miles Official Site: Colorado Springs at a Glance
- Voted #1 "Best Big City" by CNN Money Magazine CNN Money Magazine: 10 Best Big Cities
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Colorado Springs is a second largest city in the state of Colorado and is the county seat of El Paso County. Located in the center of the state along the front range of the Rocky Mountains (about 60 miles south of the capitol Denver), Colorado Springs boasts a population of over 300 thousand residents - making it the 48th most populous state in the United States.
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Pikes Peak
Colorado Springs is in close proximity to one of North America's largest and most visited mountains. Pikes Peak stands over 14 thousand feet tall and can be seen from almost anywhere in the city. Named for Zebulon Pike, the mountain is one of the premiere tourist destinations of the Eastern Colorado region and gets thousands of visitors each year.Air Force Academy
Colorado Springs is also home to the United States Air Force Academy. The four year institution is part of the training for officers in the United States Air Force and offers a Bachelors of Science degree to graduates.
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Colorado Springs Questions
What are the different fish types found in the Colorado River? 1 AnswerThe Colorado River basin is home to fourteen native species of fish. Four are endemic and endangered: Colorado pikeminnow (formerly Colorado squawfish), razorba... read more
How much water is being bubbling up in Big Spring, Missouri? 1 Answer-quote- "Discharge at Big Spring - average 465 cu ft/s (13 m3/s) 1981-2006 - maximum 2,000 cu ft/s (57 m3/s) - minimum 236 cu ft/s (7 m3/s)" -end of q... read more
Whos the best plumber in Colorado Springs, CO? 1 AnswerYellow Pages List Roto-Rooter 719-597-0393 As the best local plumbers (they have coupons too) read more



