Longmont, Colorado, located within Boulder County, is a city with 22 square miles, over 300 days of sunshine, and a spectacular view of the Rocky Mountains. Longmont sits at an elevation of 4,979 feet above sea level. With over 1500 acres of parks and open space, Longmont is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts. Longmont is also home to several high-tech companies and a vibrant restaurant scene. It is conveniently located 37 miles from Denver, 16 miles from Boulder.

According to the Software & Information Industry Association, the Boulder/Longmont area has the highest concentration of software-related jobs in the nation.
Longmont has the highest number of people who both live and work in the city.


Longmont is named for Major Stephen H Long, who explored the area's St. Vrain River valley in 1820. The City of Longmont was founded in 1871 by members of the Chicago Colony who settled in the valley.

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