Boise, Idaho

city in and state capital of Idaho, United States

Boise is the capital and the most populous city in the U.S. state of Idaho. It is also the county seat of Ada County.

Boise
Idaho State Capitol
US Bank Building
Eighth & Main
Clearwater Analytics
Jack's Urban Meeting Place
Albertsons Stadium
Official seal of Boise
Nickname: 
The City of Trees
Motto: 
Energy Peril Success
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Coordinates: 43°36′57″N 116°12′6″W / 43.61583°N 116.20167°W / 43.61583; -116.20167
CountryUnited States
StateIdaho
CountyAda
Founded1863; 161 years ago (1863)
Incorporated1864; 160 years ago (1864)
Government
 • TypeStrong-mayor
 • BodyBoise City Council
 • MayorLauren McLean (D)
 • Council PresidentHolli Woodings
Area
 • State capital city85.00 sq mi (219.45 km2)
 • Land84.03 sq mi (216.96 km2)
 • Water0.97 sq mi (2.49 km2)
Elevation2,700 ft (823 m)
Population
 • State capital city235,684
 • RankU.S.: 99th
 • Density2,860.54/sq mi (1,055.28/km2)
 • Urban
433,180 (US: 94th)
 • Urban density3,111.2/sq mi (1,201.3/km2)
 • Metro
764,718 (US: 75th)
DemonymBoisean
Time zoneUTC−7 (MST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−6 (MDT)
ZIP codes
83701-83709, 83711-83717, 83719-83720, 83722, 83724-83726, 83728-83729, 83732, 83735, 83756, 83799
Area code(s)208, 986
FIPS code16-08830
GNIS feature ID400590
Websitewww.cityofboise.org

The Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial is in Boise. It is the only human rights memorial in the US.

Origin of name

Although different people believe different stories about the origin of the name, it is generally accepted that the name Boise originates from the French word boisée which means wooded.[5]

Boise skyline, at night

Notable People

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