Aurora, Colorado

Aurora is a city divided between Arapahoe County and Adams County in Colorado, with a small portion lying in Douglas County. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 276,900. Current estimates (2005) place the city's population at around 300,000.

Geography

Aurora is located at 39°41'45" North, 104°48'29" West (39.695887, -104.808101){{GR|1}}. Signs posted at the city limits indicate an elevation of 5,471 feet.

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 369.7 km² (142.7 mi²). 369.1 km² (142.5 mi²) of it is land and 0.6 km² (0.2 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.17% water.

Related Topics:
United States Census Bureau - Km² - Mi²

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Aurora straddles Interstate 70, Interstate 225 and the E-470 beltway. The Regional Transportation District's light rail transit system will be extended to serve the southwestern edge of Aurora by the end of 2006. An extension along I-225 through the city is planned to connect with a commuter rail line between downtown Denver and Denver International Airport (DIA), both scheduled for completion by 2015. Much of Aurora is more convenient to DIA than Denver itself. This proximity is a factor in the expected growth of the E-470 corridor directly south of DIA, projected to eventually accommodate 250,000 additional Aurora residents.

Related Topics:
Interstate 70 - Interstate 225 - Beltway - Light rail - Denver International Airport

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