Broomfield, Consolidated city-county in Colorado, United States.
Broomfield is a city and county in Colorado located between Denver and Boulder at roughly 5300 feet above sea level. The territory holds residential neighborhoods, commercial districts, and an extensive system of parks and recreation paths that connect different parts of the area.
The settlement began in 1877 as a farming community and gained city status in 1961. It became a consolidated city-county in 2001, forming its own independent administrative unit.
The community maintains multiple education systems through six different school districts, providing extensive educational options from elementary through high school levels.
The city sits along main roads connecting Denver and Boulder, with local streets running through residential areas and parks. The Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport within city limits serves general aviation.
The area forms Colorado's smallest county by land size and is served by six different school districts. This arrangement came about when the city formed from parts of several neighboring counties.
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