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Welcome to Key to the City's page for Boise Ada County, Idaho Zip Code "The City of Trees" The Idaho state capital is Boise. What would you like to know about Boise Statistics & Facts Location Weather & Climate History & History-related items City Attractions Boise Government Boise Business Directory. Boise Chamber of Commerce. Boise Organizations, Churches, and Sports. Boise Schools. Zip Codes 83702, 83703, 83704, 83705, 83706, 83709, 83712 Return to Index Statistics & Facts The population of Boise is approximately 181,711 (2000). The approximate number of families is 77,850 (2000). The amount of land area in Boise is 119.471 sq. kilometers. The amount of land area in Boise is 63.78 sq. miles. The amount of surface water is 0.434 sq kilometers. The distance from Boise to Washington DC is 2176 miles. The distance to the Idaho state capital is miles. (as the crow flies) Boise is positioned 43.60 degrees north of the equator and 116.22 degrees west of the prime meridian. Boise elevation is 2,842 feet above sea level. Boise miscellany. Return to Index Location Boise location: midway between Portland, Oregon and Salt Lake City, Utah, on Interstate 84 not far from the Oregon border Return to Index Climate & Weather The climate for Boise is Four Season - in moderation! The weather in Boise is comfortable most of the year. Here is a weather page for the Boise area. Boise average annual precipitation is 12.11 inches per year. The average winter temperature is 29.1 degrees F. The average spring temperature is 37-61 degrees F. The average summer temperature is 90.6 degrees F. The average fall temperature is 29-65 degrees F. Return to Index History & History Related Items Boise history: When French-Canadian trappers finished crossing the territory's flat arrid plain, the forest by the river was a truly welcome sight. Therefore, they named it Boise, which means "wooded." The city itself was not founded until 1863 after the gold rush reached the area. Boise, Idaho's capital, is known as the city of Trees. The first government in Idaho was in Lewiston, but was moved to Boise in 1864 after being in Lewiston only one year. also see this history of Boise The founding of Boise: 1863 The incorporation date of Boise: 1864 Return to Index Attractions Boise attractions: Boise State University Discovery Center of Idaho 131 Myrtle St. Boise, Idaho Phone: (208) 343-9895 Idaho Botanical Garden Main St & Warm springs Road Phone: (208) 343-8649 Several areas available to view displays, gardens, herbs, and more. There is a self-guided nature trail as well as a guide to answer questions. Boise Art Museum 670 s. Julia Davis Dr. Boise, Idaho Phone: (208) 345-8330 Both permanent and changing exhibits are available. Guided tours are available by appointment. Zoo Boise 355 N. Julia Davis Drive Boise, Idaho 83702 Phone: (208) 384-4260 Many types of animals may be seen at the zoo, plus special exhibits. Thursday is Family day with reduced rates. Idaho Historical Museum 610 N. Julia Davis Dr. Boise, Idaho Phone: (208) 334-2120 The history of Idaho is outlined as well as many other displays and relics from the early days in the state. Old Idaho Penitentiary near Boise Phone: (208) 368-6080 In use from 1872-1973 as a territorial prison and then as the sole state penitentiary, the grounds of the prison may be toured as well as a short film about the area. Exhibits of prison life are also provided. World Center for Birds of Prey 5666 W. Flying Hawk 7 miles south of Boise. PHone: (208) 362-8687 Exhibits of birds of prey, including biology, ecology and conservation, may be seen here. A tropical forest is also featured. Visitors may be aided by the staff of the facility. State Capitol Phone: (208) 334-2470 Not only is this sandstone and marble building an impressive sight, but it also has many displays to see. Guided tours may be arranged. Boise Philharmonic 516 S. Ninth Street, Suite C Boise, ID 83702 1-208-344-7849 or 1-888-300-7849 Idaho Ballet Boise Hawks Baseball Return to Index Contribute information free or for a small service charge for this community or any other community in the USA Be sure to include the name of the community and its state when contacting Key to the City as you are NOT directly contacting this community. Learn how to advertise on Key to the City Choose a new community in the state of Idaho To go to a new state, choose the States page To choose another state, go to the State page. Return to the Top USA City Directory and US City Resource Guide - Key to the City Thanks for visiting Key to the City. Come back again! We'll leave the light on for you! The information on Key to the City is from multiple sources including government, commerce, libraries, individuals and organizations. There is no guarantee of the accuracy or timeliness of the information presented on these pages, therefore, please use at your own risk.   Web www.usacitiesonline.com

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