What Are People From Denver Called?

Name: Denver
Address: North America, United States

North America, United States

United States

People from Denver are called:

People from Denver are called Denverite.

Demonym:

Denverite

Pronunciation:

/ˈdɛnvəraɪt/

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About Denver

Capital city of Colorado since 1867.
Known as the 'Mile High City' due to its elevation of 5,280 feet.
Gateway to the Rocky Mountains and major outdoor recreation hub.
Center of Colorado's aerospace, energy, and technology industries.

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Population:: 715,522 (2024 est.)
Country:: United States
Region:: North America

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Etymology & Origin

Named after James W. Denver, the governor of the Kansas Territory at the time of the city's founding in 1858.

Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

Cheyenne

160 km north of Denver

People are called:

Cheyennite

Santa Fe

450 km south of Denver

People are called:

Santa Fean

Phoenix

1020 km southwest of Denver

People are called:

Phoenician

Quick Facts

Population:: 715,522 (2024 est.)
Country:: United States
Region:: North America

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