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City of Green River, Wyoming
Location of Green River in the state of Wyoming
Location of Green River in the state of Wyoming
Country United States
State Wyoming
County Sweetwater
Area
 • Total 14.0 sq mi (36.3 km2)
 • Land 13.7 sq mi (35.5 km2)
 • Water 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km2)
Elevation
6,115 ft (1,864 m)
Population
 (2000)
 • Total 11,808
 • Density 861/sq mi (332.6/km2)
Time zone UTC-7 (MST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP codes
82935, 82938
Area code(s) 307
Website http://www.cityofgreenriver.org/

Green River is an American city in the state of Wyoming. It is in Sweetwater County where it is the county seat. The city has about 11,808 people. The city was started in 1868 in what used to be the Dakota Territory. Every year, a festival is held there called the Flaming Gorge Days where acts will perform music. Acts like Poison and REO Speedwagon have played there.

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The Flaming Gorge Days is a festival.


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