Denver, Hamilton

Revision as of 05:05, 9 June 2023 by Jwill96 (talk | contribs)
Jump to navigation Jump to search
Denver, Hamilton
City
Morehead City.jpg
Location of Denver
Location of Denver
CountryIbica
StateHamilton
CountyKimball
Government
 • MayorDawson Day, Jr.
 • City ManagerTod Robertson
 • City CouncilCourteney Tuft
Holly Langford
Brant Snider
Dixon Montague
Sampson Dukes
Area
 • Total10.57 sq mi (27.39 km2)
Elevation
16 ft (5 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total13,948
Time zoneUTC+8 (Western (WST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC+9 (WDT)
Area code104

Denver is a fishing town in Kimball County, Hamilton, Ibica. The population was 13,948 at the 2020 census. Denver is the seat and only municipality in the county, and is home to Denver College.

Today's community

Denver, seen from Reefer Island

Denver's economy is based predominantly on a variety of ecotourism activities, a growing retirement community, and the fishing industry. The local economy is based further on light industry and manufacturing, land development, sport fishing, and other service-oriented businesses.

UH Health in Denver is the third largest employer in Kimball County, behind the county itself and Denver Public Schools.

Higher education and marine research

Denver College serves the undergraduate community with two-year associate degree programs focused primarily on trades and service sector occupations.

Morehead City also is home to the Research and Compliance Branch Hamilton Department of Enviromental Protection's Office of Water Management, a governmental organization.

Inshore and offshore recreational fishing

Denver and the surrounding area is an excellent venue for fishermen of all varieties. There are many opportunities for recreational fishing when in Denver because of its pristine estuaries.

Geography

Denver is located in eastern central Kimball County along the Bay of Albion. It is on the very tip of the Kimball Peninsula, across the Kimball Sound from Reefer Island.

Transportation

Highways

Hospital

Education

Primary and Secondart

  • Denver Public Schools

Higher learning

Private schools

  • Miracle Christian Academy

Template:Kimball County, Hamilton