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Larimer County is located in north central Colorado. It is the seventh largest county in Colorado based on population. The county extends to the Continental Divide and includes several mountain communities and Rocky Mountain National Park. The County encompasses 2,640 square miles that include some of the finest irrigated farmland in the state, as well as vast stretches of scenic ranch lands, forests and high mountain peaks. Over 50% of Larimer County is publicly owned, most of which is land within Roosevelt National Forest and Rocky Mountain National Park. In addition to these federal lands, Colorado State Parks and Recreation Area, Larimer County Parks and local parks within urban areas combine to provide a wide spectrum of recreational opportunities that are enjoyed by both residents and visitors. The county seat is Fort Collins. County Demographics: population was 186,136 in 1990 and 236,849 in 1999; location is 40°39'N 105°27'W; land area is 2,601.45 square miles (1,664,926 acres); water area is 32.56 square miles (20,840 acres). Source: US Census Bureau.

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