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Cathedral, Colorado
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Location of the Cathedral CDP in Hinsdale County, Colorado.
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 Cathedral, Colorado
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Colorado |
| County | Hinsdale County |
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| • Type | unincorporated community |
| Area | |
| • Total | 21.279 sq mi (55.113 km2) |
| • Land | 21.279 sq mi (55.113 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.000 km2) |
| Elevation | 9,243 ft (2,817 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 15 |
| • Density | 0.705/sq mi (0.272/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP Code |
Powderhorn 81243
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| Area code(s) | 970 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2583219 |
Cathedral is a small community in Hinsdale County, Colorado, in the United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP) because the government tracks its population.
In 2020, only 15 people lived in Cathedral. The local post office that serves the area is in Powderhorn, with the ZIP Code 81243.
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Where is Cathedral Located?
Cathedral is found in the northeastern part of Hinsdale County. It sits on the east side of Cebolla Creek. This creek flows north and eventually joins the Gunnison River.
Getting Around Cathedral
The community is located where two county roads meet: County Road 50 and County Road 45.
- County Road 50 goes southwest for about 15 miles (24 km). It leads to Colorado State Highway 149 at a place called Slumgullion Pass.
- From Slumgullion Pass, Lake City, which is the main town in Hinsdale County, is about 9 miles (14 km) to the northwest.
- County Road 50 also goes north from Cathedral. It enters Gunnison County and then connects to County Road 27. This road goes for about 16 miles (26 km) to Highway 149 at Powderhorn.
Size of Cathedral
The area of Cathedral is about 55.113 square kilometers (which is about 13,620 acres). All of this area is land, with no water bodies like lakes or large rivers within its boundaries.
How Many People Live Here?
Every ten years, the United States Census Bureau counts how many people live in different places. This count is called a census.
Population Over Time
The Census Bureau first officially counted Cathedral as a "census-designated place" for the 2010 census.
- In 2010, the population of Cathedral was 14 people.
- In 2020, the population slightly increased to 15 people.
