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Acequia, Colorado
Acequia, Colorado is located in Colorado
Acequia, Colorado
Acequia, Colorado
Location in Colorado
Acequia, Colorado is located in the United States
Acequia, Colorado
Acequia, Colorado
Location in the United States
Country  United States
State  Colorado
County Douglas County
Elevation
5,558 ft (1,694 m)
Time zone UTC-7 (MST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-6 (MDT)
GNIS feature ID 0182621

Acequia is a small, quiet place in Douglas County, Colorado, in the United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a city or town with its own local government. Instead, it's managed by the county.

A Look Back: Acequia's History

Acequia had its own post office for a while, from 1874 until 1900. The name Acequia comes from a Spanish word. It means "canal" or "channel." People believe the community was named this because of the High Line Canal nearby. This canal is a long waterway that helps move water around the area.

Where is Acequia?

Acequia is located in Douglas County, in the state of Colorado. You can find it at these coordinates: 39°31′25″N 105°01′41″W / 39.52361°N 105.02806°W / 39.52361; -105.02806. The land here is about 1,694 meters (5,558 feet) above sea level.

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