Lakewood, Colorado
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Lakewood is a home rule city and the most populous municipality in Jefferson County, Colorado. Founded in 1889 by Charles Welch and W.A.H. Loveland, it initially developed along Colfax Avenue. The city incorporated in 1969, changing its name from Jefferson City due to potential confusion.
Statistics
Area
114.10 km²
Population
155,984