Acequia, Colorado facts for kids
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Acequia, Colorado
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 Acequia, Colorado
Location in Colorado
Acequia, Colorado
Location in the United States
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| 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. The land here is about 1,694 meters (5,558 feet) above sea level.
