Information on Golden, Jefferson County
The Home rule municipality of Golden is located in the state of Colorado, in Jefferson County. Its area, population and other key information are listed below. |
Golden Home rule municipality HALL, Jefferson County
| Golden Home rule municipality Hall's address | Golden Golden Municipal Building 911 10th St Golden CO 80401 United States | |
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| Phone number of Golden Home rule municipality Hall | +1 303-384-8000 | |
| Golden, CO email | Not available | |
| Golden official website | cityofgolden.net | |
| Mayor of Golden | Jacob Smith | |
| Jefferson County, Colorado: Vital Records | Golden vital records | |
| Birth Certificate | Order your Colorado birth certificate online | |
Common questions about Golden
What county is Golden CO in?Golden, CO is located in Jefferson County |
Where is Golden, Colorado ?Golden lies in Jefferson County, located in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. This municipality is situated in the western part of the state of Colorado, United States. It is positioned west of Denver, approximately 15 miles away, and near other significant landmarks such as Boulder and Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre. |
Golden administrative data
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| State | Colorado |
| County | Jefferson - other counties in Colorado |
Demography of Golden
| Name of Golden inhabitants (demonym) | Not available | |||
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| Date | Current value | Classed by Region/Country | ||
| Population | 18 867 inhabitants | 28 / 1 797 | ||
| Population density in Golden | 1 883,1 pop/sq mi (727,1 pop/km²) | |||
List of Passport Facilities in Golden, CO
Where to apply for a passport in Golden, CO? There are 3 passport offices in Golden, try one of these:
| Name | Street | Phone number |
|---|---|---|
| CITY OF GOLDEN | 911 10TH STREET | 3033848000 |
| JEFFERSON COUNTY GOVERNMENT OFFICES | 100 JEFFERSON COUNTY PKWY. SUITE 2530 | 3032718191 |
| USPO - GOLDEN | 1100 JOHNSON ROAD | 3034458900 |
Top 3 most popular banks in Golden
There are 11 bank branches in Golden.
FirstBank is the most popular bank in Golden with 2 branch offices, followed by Citywide Banks with 1 branch offices and then Sunflower Bank, National Association with 1 branch offices.
Find below all bank branches in Golden:
| Bank's name | Number of branch offices | Service Type |
|---|---|---|
| FirstBank | 2 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Citywide Banks | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Sunflower Bank, National Association | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Wells Fargo Bank, National Association | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| KeyBank National Association | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Bank of the West | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| BOKF, National Association | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Independent Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| U.S. Bank National Association | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
Golden administrative numbers
| Golden Home rule municipality code | 0830835 |
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| Golden Home rule municipality postcode | 80401 |
Information on Golden, Jefferson County
| Cities twinned with Golden | Currently, the town Golden isn’t twinned |
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| Namesake of Golden |
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| Natural parks | Golden isn't part of a natural park |
Transportation modes in Golden
| Airport | Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport 12.5 miles Boulder Municipal Airport 20.6 miles Centennial Airport 22.7 miles |
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Golden territory
| Golden area | 10,02 sq mi (25,95 km²) |
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| Golden altitude | 5 768 Altitude feet |
| Geographical coordinates | Latitude: 39.7425 Longitude: -105.211 Latitude: 39° 44' 33'' North Longitude: 105° 12' 40'' West |
| Time zone | UTC -7:00 (America/Denver) Summer time : UTC -6:00 Winter time : UTC -7:00 |
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What is Golden close to?
| Nearby cities include: Lakewood, Wheat Ridge, Arvada and Edgewater | ||
|---|---|---|
| Black Hawk | Wheat Ridge | Wheat Ridge |
| Black Hawk |  | Lakewood |
| Lakewood | Lakewood | |
| Lakewood 5.8 miles | Wheat Ridge 6.1 miles | Arvada 7.2 miles |
| Edgewater 7.9 miles | Morrison 8.1 miles | Mountain View 8.5 miles |
| Lakeside 8.5 miles | Bow Mar 11.7 miles | Sheridan 12.2 miles |
| Westminster 12.4 miles | Englewood 13.3 miles | Superior 13.3 miles |
| Federal Heights 13.4 miles | Columbine Valley 13.7 miles | Littleton 14.6 miles |
| Glendale 14.9 miles | Black Hawk 15.5 miles | Idaho Springs 15.6 miles |
| Cherry Hills Village 15.8 miles | Louisville 16.1 miles | Central City 16.6 miles |
Distance between Golden and other main cities and towns
| Los Angeles : 830 miles | Houston : 886 miles | Philadelphia : 1589 miles |
| Phoenix : 572 miles closest | San Antonio : 806 miles | San Diego : 819 miles |
| Dallas : 672 miles | San Jose : 913 miles | Jacksonville : 1478 miles |
| Indianapolis : 1012 miles | San Francisco : 970 miles | Austin : 777 miles |
| Columbus : 1177 miles | Fort Worth : 651 miles | Charlotte : 1370 miles |
| Distances are calculated as the crow flies | ||
Schools in Golden, CO
Elementary schools in Golden
Coal Creek Canyon K-8 Elementary School
District of Jefferson County School District No. R-1Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 8
Students : 140
Fairmount Elementary School
District of Jefferson County School District No. R-1Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 6
Students : 645
Free Horizon Montessori Charter School
District of Jefferson County School District No. R-1Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 8
Students : 409
Gilpin County Elementary School
District of Gilpin County School District No. Re-1Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 229
John And Karen Litz Preschool
District of Jefferson County School District No. R-1Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : PK
Students : 78
Kyffin Elementary School
District of Jefferson County School District No. R-1Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 6
Students : 503
Maple Grove Elementary School
District of Jefferson County School District No. R-1Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 6
Students : 389
Mitchell Elementary School
District of Jefferson County School District No. R-1Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 539
Ralston Elementary School
District of Jefferson County School District No. R-1Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 6
Students : 352
Shelton Elementary School
District of Jefferson County School District No. R-1Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 6
Students : 456
Welchester Elementary School
District of Jefferson County School District No. R-1Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 6
Students : 283
Middle schools in Golden
Bell Middle School
District of Jefferson County School District No. R-1Lowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 785
High schools in Golden
Connections Learning Center On The Earle Johnson C
District of Jefferson County School District No. R-1Lowest grade : 7, Highest grade : 12
Students : 37
Golden High School
District of Jefferson County School District No. R-1Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 1261
Alternative schools in Golden
Compass Montessori - Golden Charter School
District of Jefferson County School District No. R-1Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 12
Students : 409
Gilpin County Undivided High School
District of Gilpin County School District No. Re-1Lowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 12
Students : 206
Golden View Classical Academy
District of Jefferson County School District No. R-1Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 12
Students : 588
Jeffco's 21st Century Virtual Academy
District of Jefferson County School District No. R-1Lowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 12
Students : 304
Lookout Mountain
District of Division Of Youth ServicesLowest grade : 5, Highest grade : 12
Rocky Mountain Deaf School
District of Jefferson County School District No. R-1Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 12
Students : 68
Private schools in Golden
Cornerstone Montessori
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : KStudents : 114
Kindercare Learning Centers
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : KStudents : 18
Leisure and activities in Golden surrounding area
| Zoo | |
|---|---|
| Denver Zoo to Denver 13.7 miles | |
| Golf course | |
| Fossil Trace Golf Club | Applewood Golf Course |
| West Woods Golf Club to Arvada 5.4 miles | Canyon/Meadow at Fox Hollow at Lakewood to Lakewood 6.2 miles |
| The Homestead Golf Course to Lakewood 7.1 miles | Red Rocks Country Club to Morrison 8.8 miles |
| Indian Tree Golf Club to Arvada 9.3 miles | Stoney Creek Golf Course to Arvada 9.4 miles |
| Lake Arbor Golf Course to Arvada 10.3 miles | Raccoon Creek Golf Course to Littleton 11.4 miles |