North La Junta, Colorado
North La Junta is an unincorporated community and a census-designated place (CDP) located in Otero County, Colorado, United States. The population of the North La Junta CDP was 512 at the United States Census 2010.[4] Otero County governs the unincorporated community. The La Junta post office (Zip Code 81050) serves the area.[3]
North La Junta, Colorado | |
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 Location of the North La Junta CDP in Otero County, Colorado. | |
  North La Junta Location of the North La Junta CDP in the United States. | |
| Coordinates: 37°59′55″N 103°31′22″W[1] | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Colorado |
| County | Otero County |
| Government | |
| • Type | unincorporated community |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.391 sq mi (3.602 km2) |
| • Land | 1.360 sq mi (3.523 km2) |
| • Water | 0.031 sq mi (0.079 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,045 ft (1,233 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 512 |
| • Density | 376/sq mi (145/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP Code[3] | La Junta 81050 |
| Area codes | 970 |
| GNIS feature[2] | North La Junta CDP |
History
The North La Junta School is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Geography
North La Junta is located just across the Arkansas River from the larger City of La Junta.
The North La Junta CDP has an area of 890 acres (3.602 km2), including 20 acres (0.079 km2) of water.[1]
Demographics
The United States Census Bureau initially defined the North La Junta CDP for the United States Census 2010.
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 512 | — |
| 2020 | — | |
| Source: United States Census Bureau | ||
See also
- Outline of Colorado
- State of Colorado
- Colorado cities and towns
- Colorado counties
References
- "State of Colorado Census Designated Places - BAS20 - Data as of January 1, 2020". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 26, 2020.
- "U.S. Board on Geographic Names: Domestic Names". United States Geological Survey. Retrieved December 26, 2020.
- "Look Up a ZIP Code". United States Postal Service. Retrieved December 26, 2020.
- "2010: DEC Summary File 1". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 26, 2020.
External links
- La Junta @ Colorado.com
- La Junta @ UncoverColorado.com
- La Junta Tourism
- La Junta Rural Fire Protection District
- Otero County website
Municipalities and communities of Otero County, Colorado, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Map of Colorado highlighting Otero County | |
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