Capulin, Colorado facts for kids
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Capulin, Colorado
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Looking west on Colorado State Highway 15 in Capulin.
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 Capulin, Colorado
Location in Colorado
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Colorado |
| County | Conejos County |
| Established | 1867 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Unincorporated area |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.947 sq mi (2.453 km2) |
| • Land | 0.947 sq mi (2.453 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.000 km2) |
| Elevation | 7,805 ft (2,379 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 134 |
| • Density | 141.5/sq mi (54.63/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP Code |
81124 (PO Box)
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| Area code(s) | 719 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2583218 |
Capulin is a small community in Conejos County, Colorado, in the United States. It is an unincorporated town, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city does. Instead, it is managed by the county. Capulin is also a census-designated place (CDP). This is a special area defined by the United States Census Bureau for gathering population data.
Capulin has its own post office with the ZIP Code 81124. In 2020, about 134 people lived in the Capulin CDP.
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History of Capulin
The town of Capulin was started by people who moved from Ojo Caliente, New Mexico, in 1867. The name "Capulin" is a local word for a type of fruit called a chokecherry. The Capulin Post Office first opened its doors on August 10, 1881.
Geography of Capulin
Capulin is located in the northern part of Conejos County. Colorado State Highway 15 runs through the area. If you travel east on this highway for about 8 miles (13 km), you will reach U.S. Route 285, which is just north of La Jara. If you go west and then north for about 22 miles (35 km), you will arrive at Monte Vista.
The Capulin CDP covers an area of about 0.95 square miles (2.453 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Population Information
The United States Census Bureau first officially recognized Capulin as a census-designated place for the United States Census 2010. A census is like a big count of all the people living in a place. It helps us understand how communities are growing or changing.
Here is how the population of Capulin has changed:
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 2010 | 200 | — |
| 2020 | 134 | −33.0% |
| Source: United States Census Bureau | ||
Famous People from Capulin
- Eppie Archuleta was a very talented weaver from Capulin. She was known as a "master weaver" because she was so skilled at making beautiful textiles. In 1985, she received the National Heritage Fellowship. This is a special award given to people who are masters of traditional arts in the United States.
See also
In Spanish: Capulín (Colorado) para niños
