Community Information

 Colorado Springs is located just east of the geographic center of the U. S. state of Colorado.  We have 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 our wonderful city, our Convention and Visitors Bureau can provide a wealth of details. For news and updates on what is going on around town, take a look at the Gazette Telegraph, our local newspaper. For specific information, send me an email and I'll send you in the right direction.

 

 

Important Links for Colorado Springs and El Paso County

 

The Better Business Bureau of Southern Colorado

Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce

Colorado Springs Business Journal

City of Colorado Springs

The Gazette

The Rocky Mountain News

El Paso County Assessors Office

Pikes Peak Regional Building