Breckenridge ( eng. Breckenridge ) is a small city in the state of Colorado ( USA ).
| City | |
| Breckenridge | |
|---|---|
| Breckenridge | |
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| A country |  USA |
| State | Colorado |
| District | Summit |
| History and geography | |
| Based | 1859 |
| Square | 12.8 km² |
| Center height | 2926 m |
| Timezone | UTC − 7 , in summer UTC − 6 |
| Population | |
| Population | ▲ 4.540 people ( 2010 ) |
| Density | 187.8 persons / km² |
| Official language | English |
| Digital identifiers | |
| Telephone code | +1 970 |
| Zip Codes | 80424 |
| GNIS | |
| townofbreckenridge.com (eng.) | |
Breckenridge is the capital of Summit County. According to the 2010 census, the resident population of the town is 4,540; A significant number of holidaymakers also live in the town, including those living in their own homes (the so-called holiday cottage ).
Founded in 1859, during the Colorado Gold Rush ( English Colorado Gold Rush ). The initial population of the town - prospectors. The name is given in honor of John Breckinridge , the vice president of the United States. In total for the XIX — XX centuries, more than 31 tons of gold were mined in the Breckenridge area. Currently, the mines do not work, some of them are open to tourists.
The climate is alpine , the town is located at an altitude of 2900 meters above sea level. Here is one of the most popular ski resorts in the USA in recent years - the Breckenridge Ski Resort . The resort is located on the five peaks of the Tenmile Range range - part of the Rocky Mountains . The ski season lasts from November to April. In total there are 32 lifts, 155 routes total at altitudes from 2926 m to 3962 m, the longest route is 5.6 km. The resort was founded in 1961 and is the basis of the economic prosperity of the city.