Boise

Name: Boise
Address: North America, United States

North America, United States

United States

People from Boise are called:

Male/General:

Boisean

Pronunciation:

/ˈbɔɪziən/

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Population:: 235,684 (2024 est.)
Country:: United States
Region:: North America

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Etymology & Origin

From French 'boisé' meaning 'wooded', named by French trappers for the tree-lined Boise River.

About Boise

Capital city of Idaho since 1865.
Known for its outdoor recreation opportunities and growing tech industry.
Located in the Treasure Valley along the Boise River.
Home to Boise State University and major corporations.

Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

Salt Lake City

480 km south of Boise

People are called:

Salt Laker

Salem

480 km west of Boise

People are called:

Salemite

Helena

550 km northeast of Boise

People are called:

Helenan

Quick Facts

Population:: 235,684 (2024 est.)
Country:: United States
Region:: North America

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