Boise Travel Guide

Boise

State: Idaho

Country: United States

Boise by the Numbers:

Population: 193,000

Elevation: 2842 feet

Average Snowfall: 21 inches

Average Winter Temperature: 23-36 degrees F

Average Summer Temperature: 60-89 degrees F

Quick Facts:

Major Industries: Agriculture/Food Processing, Education, Financial Services, Technology, Manufacturing, Military, Healthcare, Trade, Retail and Wholesale, Transportation and Utilities.

Electricity: 110 volts, 60Hz, standard two pin plugs

Time Zone: GMT-7

Country Dialing Code: 1

Area Code: 208

Did You Know?

Boise was once a key trading post for the Hudson Bay Trading Company and a key point along the Oregon Trail. It is now the capital of Idaho and home to Gowen Field Air Base.

Orientation:

Boise is located close to the Rocky Mountain Range and 345 miles away from Salt Lake City, Utah.2008-08-02T07:29:22.000 283