Laramie, Wyoming

Laramie, Wyoming
City
Downtown Laramie Historic District
Downtown Laramie Historic District
Motto: 
Gem City of the Plains
Location in Albany County and the state of Wyoming.
Location in Albany County and the state of Wyoming.
Coordinates: 41°18′40″N 105°35′37″W / 41.31111°N 105.59361°W / 41.31111; -105.59361
CountryUnited States
StateWyoming
CountyAlbany
Government
 • TypeCouncil–manager
Area
[1]
 • City18.38 sq mi (47.61 km2)
 • Land18.36 sq mi (47.55 km2)
 • Water0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2)
Elevation
7,165 ft (2,184 m)
Population
 (2020)[2]
 • City31,407
 • Density1,710.6/sq mi (660.5/km2)
 • Metro
37,066
Time zoneUTC−7 (MST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−6 (MDT)
ZIP Code
82070-82073
Area code307
FIPS code56-45050[3]
GNIS feature ID1590526[4]
Websitewww.cityoflaramie.org

Laramie is a city in the U.S. state of Wyoming. It is the county seat of Albany County.

The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie.

Recent history

In 1998, Matthew Shepard was murdered in this town.

References

  1. ↑ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
  2. ↑ "QuickFacts: Laramie city, Wyoming". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
  3. ↑ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.

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