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North La Junta, Colorado

Coordinates: 37°59′55″N 103°31′22″W / 37.9985205°N 103.5226950°W / 37.9985205; -103.5226950 (North La Junta CDP, Colorado)
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North La Junta, Colorado
Entering from the south
Entering from the south
Location of the North La Junta CDP in Otero County, Colorado.
Location of the North La Junta CDP in Otero County, Colorado.
North La Junta is located in the United States
North La Junta
North La Junta
Location of the North La Junta CDP in the United States.
Coordinates: 37°59′55″N 103°31′22″W / 37.9985205°N 103.5226950°W / 37.9985205; -103.5226950 (North La Junta CDP, Colorado)[1]
Country United States
State Colorado
CountyOtero County
Government
 • Typeunincorporated community
Area
 • Total1.391 sq mi (3.602 km2)
 • Land1.360 sq mi (3.523 km2)
 • Water0.031 sq mi (0.079 km2)
Elevation4,045 ft (1,233 m)
Population
 • Total482
 • Density350/sq mi (130/km2)
Time zoneUTC-7 (MST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP Code[3]
La Junta 81050
Area codes970
GNIS feature[2]North La Junta CDP

North La Junta is a census-designated place (CDP) in and governed by Otero County, Colorado, United States. The population of the North La Junta CDP was 482 at the United States Census 2020.[1] The La Junta post office (Zip Code 81050) serves the area.[3]

History

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The North La Junta School is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Geography

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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

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North La Junta CDP, Colorado
YearPop.±%
2010512—    
2020482−5.9%
Source: United States Census Bureau

The United States Census Bureau initially defined the North La Junta CDP for the United States Census 2010.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e "State of Colorado Census Designated Places - BAS20 - Data as of January 1, 2020". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 26, 2020.
  2. ^ a b c "U.S. Board on Geographic Names: Domestic Names". United States Geological Survey. Retrieved December 26, 2020.
  3. ^ a b "Look Up a ZIP Code". United States Postal Service. Retrieved December 26, 2020.
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