Colorado is the 38th state of the United States, having been admitted to the Union on August 1, 1876. Known as “The Centennial State” for joining 100 years after the Declaration of Independence, Colorado boasts a rich history stretching over 13,500 years. Throughout the centuries, the region has been home to Native American peoples—such as the Ute and Cheyenne—whose cultural legacies still resonate today.
Administratively, Colorado is divided into 64 counties and 273 municipalities, which consist of 73 cities and 200 towns. Although many municipalities include “city” or “town” in their names, Colorado law makes no legal distinction between the two; the choice of label is purely traditional and does not affect governmental authority or structure.
In Colorado, municipalities are primarily classified into statutory and home rule entities. Statutory municipalities operate under state law and typically have a population threshold (for example, many statutory cities require at least 2,000 residents), while home rule municipalities have adopted local charters that grant them greater self-governance. Additionally, the state features unique consolidated city–county governments—such as Denver and Broomfield—where municipal and county functions are merged and managed by elected officials.
State Information Overview
Category | Data |
---|---|
Total Municipalities | 273 |
Number of Cities | 73 |
Number of Towns | 200 |
Number of Villages | 0 |
State Capital | Denver |
Largest Municipality | Denver |
Smallest Municipality | Carbonate |
Number of Counties | 64 |
Last Updated | February 2025 |
This data is sourced from the Colorado Department of Local Affairs and other official state records.
Cities and Towns by Alphabetical Letter
Cities in Colorado that start with A
- Acres Green
- Aetna Estates
- Aguilar
- Air Force Academy
- Akron
- Alamosa
- Alamosa East
- Allenspark
- Alma
- Alpine
- Altona
- Amherst
- Antonito
- Applewood
- Arapahoe
- Arboles
- Aristocrat Ranchettes
- Arriba
- Arvada
- Aspen
- Aspen Park
- Atwood
- Ault
- Aurora
- Avon
- Avondale
Cities in Colorado that start with B
- Bark Ranch
- Basalt
- Battlement Mesa
- Bayfield
- Bennett
- Berkley
- Berthoud
- Bethune
- Beulah Valley
- Black Forest
- Black Hawk
- Blanca
- Blende
- Blue River
- Blue Sky
- Blue Valley
- Bonanza
- Bonanza Mountain Estates
- Boone
- Boulder
- Bow Mar
- Brandon
- Branson
- Breckenridge
- Brick Center
- Briggsdale
- Brighton
- Brook Forest
- Brookside
- Broomfield
- Brush
- Buena Vista
- Burlington
- Byers
Cities in Colorado that start with C
- Calhan
- Campo
- Cañon City
- Capulin
- Carbondale
- Cascade-Chipita Park
- Castle Pines
- Castle Pines Village
- Castle Rock
- Cathedral
- Catherine
- Cattle Creek
- Cedaredge
- Centennial
- Center
- Central
- Chacra
- Cheraw
- Cherry Creek
- Cherry Hills Village
- Cheyenne Wells
- Cimarron Hills
- City of Creede
- Clifton
- Coal Creek town
- Coal Creek CDP
- Coaldale
- Cokedale
- Collbran
- Colona
- Colorado City
- Colorado Springs
- Columbine
- Columbine Valley
- Comanche Creek
- Commerce City
- Cope
- Copper Mountain
- Cortez
- Cotopaxi
- Craig
- Crawford
- Crested Butte
- Crestone
- Cripple Creek
- Crisman
- Crook
- Crowley
Cities in Colorado that start with D
- Dacono
- Dakota Ridge
- De Beque
- Deer Trail
- Del Norte
- Delta
- Denver
- Derby
- Dillon
- Dinosaur
- Divide
- Dolores
- Dotsero
- Dove Creek
- Dove Valley
- Downieville-Lawson-Dumont
- Durango
Cities in Colorado that start with E
- Eads
- Eagle
- East Pleasant View
- Eaton
- Echo Hills
- Eckley
- Edgewater
- Edwards
- Elbert
- Eldora
- Eldorado Springs
- Elizabeth
- El Jebel
- Ellicott
- El Moro
- Empire
- Englewood
- Erie
- Estes Park
- Evans
- Evergreen
Cities in Colorado that start with F
- Fairmount
- Fairplay
- Federal Heights
- Firestone
- Flagler
- Fleming
- Florence
- Florissant
- Floyd Hill
- Fort Carson
- Fort Collins
- Fort Garland
- Fort Lupton
- Fort Morgan
- Fountain
- Four Square Mile
- Fowler
- Foxfield
- Franktown
- Fraser
- Frederick
- Frisco
- Fruita
- Fruitvale
Cities in Colorado that start with G
- Garden City
- Gardner
- Genesee
- Genoa
- Georgetown
- Gerrard
- Gilcrest
- Glendale CDP
- Glendale city
- Gleneagle
- Glenwood Springs
- Golden
- Goldfield
- Gold Hill
- Granada
- Granby
- Grand Junction
- Grand Lake
- Grand View Estates
- Greeley
- Green Mountain Falls
- Greenwood Village
- Grover
- Guffey
- Gunbarrel
- Gunnison
- Gypsum
Cities in Colorado that start with H
- Hartman
- Hasty
- Haswell
- Haxtun
- Hayden
- Heeney
- Hidden Lake
- Highlands Ranch
- Hillrose
- Hoehne
- Holly
- Holly Hills
- Holyoke
- Hooper
- Hotchkiss
- Hot Sulphur Springs
- Howard
- Hudson
- Hugo
Cities in Colorado that start with I
- Idaho Springs
- Idalia
- Idledale
- Ignacio
- Iliff
- Indian Hills
- Inverness
Cities in Colorado that start with J
- Jackson Lake
- Jamestown
- Jansen
- Joes
- Johnson Village
- Johnstown
- Julesburg
Cities in Colorado that start with K
- Keenesburg
- Ken Caryl
- Kersey
- Keystone
- Kim
- Kiowa
- Kirk
- Kit Carson
- Kittredge
- Kremmling
Cities in Colorado that start with L
- Lafayette
- Laird
- La Jara
- La Junta
- La Junta Gardens
- Lake City
- Lakeside
- Lakewood
- Lamar
- Laporte
- Larkspur
- La Salle
- Las Animas
- La Veta
- Lazear
- Lazy Acres
- Leadville
- Leadville North
- Lewis
- Limon
- Lincoln Park
- Littleton
- Lochbuie
- Loghill Village
- Log Lane Village
- Loma
- Lone Tree
- Longmont
- Louisville
- Louviers
- Loveland
- Lynn
- Lyons
Cities in Colorado that start with M
- Manassa
- Mancos
- Manitou Springs
- Manzanola
- Marble
- Marvel
- Matheson
- Maybell
- Maysville
- McClave
- Mead
- Meeker
- Meridian
- Meridian Village
- Merino
- Midland
- Milliken
- Minturn
- Moffat
- Monte Vista
- Montezuma
- Montrose
- Monument
- Morgan Heights
- Morrison
- Mountain Meadows
- Mountain View
- Mountain Village
- Mount Crested Butte
- Mulford
Cities in Colorado that start with N
- Nathrop
- Naturita
- Nederland
- New Castle
- Niwot
- No Name
- Northglenn
- North La Junta
- North Washington
- Norwood
- Nucla
- Nunn
Cities in Colorado that start with O
- Oak Creek
- Olathe
- Olney Springs
- Ophir
- Orchard
- Orchard City
- Orchard Mesa
- Ordway
- Otis
- Ouray
- Ovid
Cities in Colorado that start with P
Padroni
Pagosa Springs
Palisade
Palmer Lake
Paoli
Paonia
Parachute
Paragon Estates
Park Center
Parker
Parshall
Peetz
Penrose
Peoria
Perry Park
Peyton
Phippsburg
Piedra
Pierce
Pine Brook Hill
Pine Valley
Pitkin
Placerville
Platteville
Poncha Springs
Ponderosa Park
Portland
Pritchett
Pueblo
Pueblo West
Cities in Colorado that start with R
- Ramah
- Rangely
- Raymer (New Raymer)
- Red Cliff
- Red Feather Lakes
- Redlands
- Redstone
- Redvale
- Rico
- Ridgway
- Rifle
- Rock Creek Park
- Rockvale
- Rocky Ford
- Rollinsville
- Romeo
- Roxborough Park
- Rye
Cities in Colorado that start with S
- Saddle Ridge
- Saguache
- Salida
- Salt Creek
- San Acacio
- Sanford
- San Luis
- Sawpit
- Security-Widefield
- Sedalia
- Sedgwick
- Segundo
- Seibert
- Seven Hills
- Severance
- Shaw Heights
- Sheridan
- Sheridan Lake
- Sherrelwood
- Sierra Ridge
- Silt
- Silver Cliff
- Silver Plume
- Silverthorne
- Silverton
- Simla
- Smeltertown
- Snowmass Village
- Snyder
- Southern Ute
- South Fork
- Springfield
- St. Ann Highlands
- Starkville
- Steamboat Springs
- Stepping Stone
- Sterling
- Sterling Ranch
- St. Mary’s
- Stonegate
- Stonewall Gap
- Strasburg
- Stratmoor
- Stratton
- Sugar City
- Sugarloaf
- Sunshine
- Superior
- Swink
Cities in Colorado that start with T
- Tabernash
- Tall Timber
- Telluride
- The Pinery
- Thornton
- Timnath
- Todd Creek
- Towaoc
- Towner
- Trail Side
- Trinidad
- Twin Lakes CDP
- Twin Lakes CDP
- Two Buttes
Cities in Colorado that start with U
- Upper Bear Creek
- Upper Witter Gulch
Cities in Colorado that start with V
- Vail
- Valdez
- Valmont
- Victor
- Vilas
- Vineland
- Vona
Cities in Colorado that start with W
- Walden
- Walsenburg
- Walsh
- Ward
- Watkins
- Welby
- Weldona
- Wellington
- Westcliffe
- Westcreek
- Westminster
- Weston
- West Pleasant View
- Wheat Ridge
- Wiggins
- Wiley
- Williamsburg
- Windsor
- Winter Park
- Woodland Park
- Woodmoor
- Woody Creek
- Wray
Cities in Colorado that start with Y
- Yampa
- Yuma
Note
Colorado has no cities starting with the letters Q, X, and Z in the alphabetical arrangement.
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FAQs
How many cities and towns are in Colorado?
The US state of Colorado has 273 Municipalities, which are made up of 200 towns and 73 cities.
How many states are there in Colorado?
Colorado is a state itself and does not contain any other states within it
What is the nicest city in Colorado to live in?
The friendliest city to live in Colorado depends on your preferences, such as cost of living, job opportunities, outdoor activities, and lifestyle. However, based on quality of life, affordability, and amenities, here are some of the best cities to live in Colorado:
- Boulder – Best for Outdoor Lovers & Quality of Life
- Fort Collins – Best for Families & College Town Vibes
- Denver – Best for Job Opportunities & City Life
- Colorado Springs – Best for Affordability & Scenic Beauty
- Golden – Best Small-Town Feel Near Denver
- Aspen – Best for Luxury Living & Skiing
What are the top 5 largest counties in Colorado?
The top 5 largest counties in Colorado by land area are:
- Las Animas County – 4,773 square miles
- Moffat County – 4,751 square miles
- Rio Blanco County – 3,223 square miles
- Gunnison County – 3,260 square miles
- Saguache County – 3,170 square miles