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Arboles, Colorado
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Location of the Arboles CDP in Archuleta County, Colorado.
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 Arboles, Colorado
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Colorado |
| County | Archuleta County |
| Government | |
| • Type | unincorporated community |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.170 sq mi (15.981 km2) |
| • Land | 5.155 sq mi (13.352 km2) |
| • Water | 1.015 sq mi (2.629 km2) |
| Elevation | 6,385 ft (1,946 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 308 |
| • Density | 54/sq mi (21/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP Code |
81121
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| Area code(s) | 970 |
| GNIS feature | 2407753 |
Arboles is a small community in Archuleta County, Colorado, United States. It is known as an unincorporated town, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or a town with a mayor. Instead, it is managed by the county.
Arboles is also a census-designated place (CDP). This is a special area defined by the United States Census Bureau just for counting people. It helps them collect information about how many people live in different areas.
The name "Arboles" comes from the Spanish language and means "trees". In 2020, about 308 people lived in Arboles. The local post office uses the ZIP code 81121.
Location and Landscape
Arboles is located in the beautiful state of Colorado. It is part of Archuleta County. The community sits at an elevation of about 6,385 feet (1,946 meters) above sea level.
The area of Arboles covers about 15.98 square kilometers (about 6.17 square miles). A part of this area, about 2.63 square kilometers (about 1.02 square miles), is made up of water. This water likely comes from nearby rivers or lakes.
Population Changes Over Time
The United States Census Bureau keeps track of how many people live in places like Arboles. They first started counting Arboles as a CDP for the year 2000 census.
Here's how the population of Arboles has changed:
- In 2000, there were 232 people.
- In 2010, the population grew to 280 people.
- By 2020, the population increased again to 308 people.
This shows that Arboles has slowly grown over the years. The population went up by about 10% between 2010 and 2020.
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 2000 | 232 | — |
| 2010 | 280 | +20.7% |
| 2020 | 308 | +10.0% |
| Source: United States Census Bureau | ||
See also
In Spanish: Arboles (Colorado) para niños
