Denver, Hamilton
Denver, Hamilton | |
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City | |
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| Location of Denver Location of Denver | |
| Country | Ibica |
| State | Hamilton |
| County | Kimball |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Dawson Day, Jr. |
| • City Manager | Tod Robertson |
| • City Council | Courteney Tuft Holly Langford Brant Snider Dixon Montague Sampson Dukes |
| Area | |
| • Total | 10.57 sq mi (27.39 km2) |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 13,948 |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (Western (WST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+9 (WDT) |
| Area code | 104 |
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'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
