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Centennial is the 10th most populous municipality in Colorado
Population: 103,000 est. 2008
County: Arapahoe
The City of Centennial is located in the southern Denver metropolitan area, entirely within Arapahoe County. Centennial is adjacent to the cities and towns of Aurora, Englewood, Greenwood Village, Highlands Ranch, Littleton, Lone Tree and Parker.
Centennial is a vibrant community that offers the benefits of city living and the pleasure of suburban and semi-rural life in beautiful and well-kept neighborhoods. A flourishing economy, diverse and friendly business climate and an array of ammedities.
The City of Centennial was created in 2001, being carved out of Aurora, Englewood and Littleton. In 2008, Centennial became a “home rule” City, which allows citizens to be governed by principals and standards that address specific needs and issues of the community. For more information visit: CentennialColorado.com .
Centennial is ranked as one of the safest and wealthiest cities in the Country. In November 2010, for the 6th straight year: Centennial is ranked as the safest large city in Colorado with a population of 75,000 or greater. Centennial Mayor Cathy Noon has said: "I am proud that Centennial has once again made the list as safest city in Colorado. Thank you Arapahoe County Sherrifs Office for continuing to keep all of us safe."
The boundary between Centennial and Aurora is quite irregular and the eastern part of Centennial is actually surrounded by Aurora on three sides. Parts of both cities are in the ZIP codes 80015 and 80016, and the Cherry Creek School District covers both ZIP codes. The parts of 80015/16 that are in Aurora and those that are in Centennial are indistinguishable from one another.
To better understand the confusion – it helps to understand that the USPS delivers mail based on ZIP codes, with city names playing a secondary role. Each ZIP code can have multiple city names assigned to it. Both "Aurora" and "Centennial" are assigned to 80015 and 80016, which means that any address in those ZIP codes can be written with either city name. Thus, the mailing address for a house lying within the Aurora city limits could be written "Centennial, CO 80015". By the same token, a house lying within the Centennial city limits can be written "Aurora, CO 80015". Do not assume that a house with a "Centennial address" or an "Aurora address" is actually in the corresponding city. Southern Aurora and eastern Centennial are basically indistinguishable. Parts of Aurora in 80015/16 - like Tallyn's Reach - have million-dollar+ homes and zero crime.
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