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Aspen

Colorado, United States · North America

About Aspen

Aspen is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Snowmass Village, 20km from Maroon Bells.

Aspen is a town located in Colorado, United States. With a population of 6,882, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Aspen sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Denver time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Aspen to your route.

About Aspen

This is a list of some notable people who have lived in the City of Aspen, Colorado, United States. It is organized by field of primary notability, then by last name within each section. Aspen is the home rule municipality that is the county seat of Pitkin County, Colorado, United States. Its population was 6,658 at

Read more the 2010 United States census. Aspen is in a remote area of the Rocky Mountains' Sawatch Range and Elk Mountains, along the Roaring Fork River at an elevation just below 8,000 feet (2,400 m) above sea level on the Western Slope, 11 miles (18 km) west of the Continental Divide.

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Where is Aspen located?

Aspen is located in Colorado, United States, North America. The coordinates are 39.1911 latitude, -106.8175 longitude.

What is the population of Aspen?

Aspen has a population of approximately 6,882 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
6,882
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
Colorado
Timezone
America/Denver
Coordinates
39.1911, -106.8175

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911
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911
Fire
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AAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Right turn on red is legal in most states unless signed otherwise.

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Worth the detour from Aspen

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

mountain pass

Maroon Bells

Twin peaks near Aspen considered the most photographed mountains in North America, reflected in the crystal-clear Maroon Lake.

20 km · about 25 min drive

mountain pass

Independence Pass

Colorado's highest paved crossing of the Continental Divide at 3687m, linking Aspen to Leadville through spectacular Rocky Mountain alpine tundra.

24 km · about 30 min drive

Driving roads near Aspen

  • 20 kmMaroon BellsTwin peaks near Aspen considered the most photographed mountains in North America, reflected in the crystal-clear Maroon Lake.
  • 24 kmIndependence PassColorado's highest paved crossing of the Continental Divide at 3687m, linking Aspen to Leadville through spectacular Rocky Mountain alpine tundra.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Aspen.

Snowmass Village

🇺🇸 United States

11 km awayPop. 2,916

Basalt

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El Jebel

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33 km awayPop. 3,801

Crested Butte

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39 km awayPop. 1,579

Carbondale

🇺🇸 United States

41 km awayPop. 6,670

Leadville North

🇺🇸 United States

45 km awayPop. 1,794

Leadville

🇺🇸 United States

46 km awayPop. 2,644

Eagle

🇺🇸 United States

52 km awayPop. 6,678

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