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Breckenridge


State: Colorado

Country: United States

Breckenridge by the Numbers:

Population: 2,408

Land Area: 4.9 square miles

Average Annual Snowfall: 300 inches

Average January Temperature: 31 degrees F

Average July Temperature: 73 degrees F

Quick Facts:

Major Industries: Tourism, Outdoor Recreation

Electricity: 220 volts, 50 Hz; standard flat two or three-pin plug

Time Zone: GMT -6

Country Dialing Code: +1

Area Code: 970

Did You Know?

Since the presence of the mining industry in Breckenridge, the town has produced over 68,000 lbs of gold.

Orientation


Breckenridge is located approximately 40 miles West of Denver, in Summit County. It lies at an elevation of 9,600 ft and is bordered by Lake Dillon to the North amidst the Rocky Mountains.

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