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Cheyenne, Wyoming

Coordinates: 41°8′44″N 104°48′7″W / 41.14556°N 104.80194°W / 41.14556; -104.80194
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Cheyenne, Wyoming
Downtown Cheyenne
Downtown Cheyenne
Flag of Cheyenne, Wyoming
Official seal of Cheyenne, Wyoming
Nickname(s): 
Magic City of the Plains; Capital City (of Wyoming); The Frontier City
Location in Wyoming
Location in Wyoming
Coordinates: 41°8′44″N 104°48′7″W / 41.14556°N 104.80194°W / 41.14556; -104.80194
CountryUnited States
StateWyoming
CountyLaramie County
Founded1867; 157 years ago (1867)
Government
 • MayorPatrick Collins[1]
Area
 • Total32.4 sq mi (83.8 km2)
 • Water0.1 sq mi (0.3 km2)  0.35%
Elevation
6,062 ft (1,848 m)
Population
 • Total65,132
 • Density2,019.0/sq mi (779.6/km2)
Time zoneUTC-7 (Mountain)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-6 (Mountain)
Websitewww.cheyennecity.org

Cheyenne is the capital and largest city of Wyoming, a state of the United States of America. At the time of the 2020 census, there were 65,132 living in Cheyenne.[3] It is the county seat of Laramie County. Cheyenne was founded in 1867. The current mayor of Cheyenne is Patrick Collins.[1]

References

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  1. 1.0 1.1 "Mayor Patrick Collins — City of Cheyenne". Retrieved 2023-11-05.
  2. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 12, 2024.
  3. 3.0 3.1 "QuickFacts: Cheyenne city, Wyoming". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 12, 2024.

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