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About Boise

Boise is the capital and largest city in the State of Idaho, and is the hub of commerce, banking, and government for the state.

Boise's Located along the Boise River and nestled against foothills of the Rocky Mountains, our city offers many outdoor activities to local residents, from skiing at Bogus Basin Ski Resort to biking on the Boise River Greenbelt to boating at nearby reservoirs. The Boise area has it all—desert, rivers, mountains and lakes for hiking, camping, kayaking, river rafting, hunting and fishing.

Many large regional, national and international companies are headquartered here, including Simplot Corporation, Boise-Cascade, Albertson’s, Micron Technology, and Hewlett-Packard.

Boise is home to Boise State University, the state's largest university with an enrollment of over 15,000 students, as well as 34 grade schools, 9 junior high schools, and 5 high schools.

Demographics
Population 181,711   City of Boise (APA, June 2000)
403,817   (Metropolitan Statistical Area - Ada and Canyon Counties)
Elevation 2,842 feet
Land Area 1,645 sq mi (Boise MSA)
Annual Precipitation 12.11 inches
Sunshine Days 234
Average Temp - Jan 22-36 degrees F
Average Temp - April 37-61 degrees F
Average Temp - July 58-90 degrees F
Average Temp - Oct 29-65 degrees F


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