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The Cities and communities of Ada County, Idaho *
Boise (County
Seat and State Capital)
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Information &
Facts about Ada County, Idaho
Government:
Ada County official government site
County Commissioners
200 West Front Street
Boise, Idaho 83702
Phone: 208-287-7000
Fax: 208-287-7009
Email
Boise is the County Seat of Ada County
City of Boise Official
Website
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Population:
1990 - 205,775
2000 - 302,992
2001 - 312,714
2002 - 325,151
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Location:
Ada County is located in southwestern Idaho near the border with Oregon. Neighboring counties are Boise to the northeast and Canyon to the northwest. To the west is Elmore County and Gem County is to the north. Owyhee County is to the south.
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Climate:
Average low temperature: 38 degrees F.
Average high temperature 63 degrees F.
Record maximum temperature 1961 to 1990: 110
degrees F.
Record minimum temperature 1961 to 1990: -25 degrees F.
Annual average precipitation: 12.1 inches
Annual average snowfall: 21.3 inches
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Other Facts & Figures:
Income:
per capita:
2000 - $33,518
2001 - $33,771
2002 - $34,072
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History:
Here is a history page for Boise and the area
On 22 December 1864, Ada County was carved out of Boise County.
Boise was named the first county seat and still remains as such
today. The county was named for the daughter of H.C. Riggs, Ada
Riggs. She was the first white child born in the area. Her father
was one of Boise's founders and because a prominent politician.
Boise was also named the state capital in 1865. In just a few
years, Washington County took part of the northwestern portion
of Ada County for their county. Again, the county was divided
in 1891 to make Canyon County. Finally, one more boundary change
was made in 1930. Two communities, Ustick and Collister, were
once towns in the county, but are no longer populated.
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Geography:
Latitude: 43.606
Longitude: 116.22
Land area: 1,194 square miles
The Boise River runs through the county, specifically
through the state capital of Boise.
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Genealogy:
US GenWeb page for Ada County
Idaho Genealogical Society
P. O. Box 1854
Boise, ID 83701
Phone: 208-384-0542
The Political Graveyard
for Ada County
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Libraries:
Ada Community Library
10664 W. Victory Rd.
Boise, Idaho 83709
Phone: 208-362-0181
Boise Public Library
715 South Capitol Boulevard
Boise, ID 83702
Phone: (208) 384-4076
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Schools:
Boise Public Schools
8169 West Victory Rd.
Boise, Idaho 83709
Telephone (208) 854-4000
FAX (208) 384-3145
Meridian Schools
Serving Boise, Eagle, Meridian and Star
911 Meridian Rd.
Meridian, ID 83642
Phone: (208) 855-4500
FAX: (208) 888-6700
Boise State University in
Boise
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Economy:
Boise Metro Economic Development Council
The Boise Metropolitan area includes Ada, Boise, Canyon, Gem, and Owyhee Counties. Businesses in the area number over 18,000 with many corporate headquarters also located within the area.
While Tourism remains a major portion of the state's economy due
to its great natural beauty, high tech manufacturing has come
to the forefront of the economy here drawing business from three
states - Idaho, Nevada and Oregon.
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Organizations & Groups:
Boise Convention and Visitors Bureau
312 South 9th Street, Ste 100
Boise, ID 83702
PO Box 2106
Boise, ID 83701
Toll-free: 800.635.5240
Phone: 208.344.7777
Fax: 208.344.6236
Boise Metro Chamber of Commerce
250 S. 5th Street
Boise, Idaho 83702
Phone: 208-472-5200
Email
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Attractions & Other Information:
Western Idaho Fair
Idaho Botanical Garden
Main St and Warm Springs Road
Boise, Idaho
Phone: 208-343-8649
A self-guided nature trail takes you around these gardens. Displays,
gardens, herbs and diverse specimens are available. A guide is
also on site to answer questions and assist you.
Zoo Boise
355 N. Julia Davis Drive
Boise, Idaho 83702
Phone: (208) 384-4260
Many species may be found at the zoo plus visiting special exhibits
during the year. Special family rates are available on specific
days.
The Peregrine Fund
World Center for Birds of Prey
5668 W. Flying Hawk Lane
Boise, Idaho 83709
7 miles south of Boise.
Phone: 208-362-3716
Fax: 208-362-2376
The only center of its kind in the world. You may view many exhibits
of not only birds of prey, but also ecology and biology displays.
Be sure to visit the tropical forest at the facility. The Velma
Morrison Interpretive Center at the World Center offers instruction
and opportunity to learn about birds of prey.
State Capitol
Phone: (208) 334-2470
The capitol building is made from sandstone and marble and has
displays to view as well as its architectural beauty. Tours are
available. It was built from 1905 to 1920 costing over 2 million
dollars. The building reaches up 208 feet to the top of the dome.
The capitol is the only one in the country heated by geothermal
water. The water is pumped from 3,000 feet underground
Boise Philharmonic
516 S. Ninth Street, Suite C
Boise, ID 83702
Phone: 208-344-7849
Toll-free: 1-888-300-7849
Basque Museum and Cultural Center
611 Grove Street
Boise, ID 83702
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