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Altura, Colorado
Country  United States
State  Colorado
County Archuleta
Elevation
7,159 ft (2,182 m)
Time zone UTC-7 (MST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-6 (MDT)
Area code(s) 970
GNIS feature ID 0184567

Altura is a populated place in Archuleta County, Colorado, United States. A "populated place" means it's an area where people live, but it might not be an official town or city.

Exploring Altura, Colorado

Altura is located in the beautiful state of Colorado. It is part of Archuleta County. This area is known for its stunning natural scenery.

Where is Altura?

Altura is found at specific geographic coordinates. These are like an address on a map. Its location is 37°11′00″N 107°11′28″W / 37.18333°N 107.19111°W / 37.18333; -107.19111. This means it's at 37 degrees, 11 minutes, 0 seconds North latitude and 107 degrees, 11 minutes, 28 seconds West longitude.

Altitude of Altura

Altura is quite high up! It sits at an elevation of 2,182 meters (about 7,159 feet) above sea level. This high altitude means it has a unique climate and landscape.

Time Zone Information

Altura follows the Mountain Standard Time (MST). During daylight saving time, it switches to Mountain Daylight Time (MDT). This helps make the most of daylight hours.

Archuleta County Connection

Altura is located within Archuleta County. This county is in the southwestern part of Colorado. It is famous for its mountains, forests, and rivers. Many people visit the area for outdoor activities.

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