Conejos, Colorado facts for kids
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Conejos, Colorado
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Conejos County Courthouse in Conejos.
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Location of the Conejos CDP in Conejos County, Colorado.
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 Conejos, Colorado
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Colorado |
| County | Conejos County |
| Founded | 1858 |
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| • Type | unincorporated town |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.484 sq mi (1.254 km2) |
| • Land | 0.484 sq mi (1.254 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.000 km2) |
| Elevation | 7,897 ft (2,407 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 46 |
| • Density | 95.0/sq mi (36.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP Code |
81129
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| Area code(s) | 719 |
| GNIS feature | 2631317 |
Conejos is a small, historic town in Colorado, United States. It's known as an "unincorporated town," which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city. Conejos is also the "county seat" of Conejos County, Colorado. This means it's where the main government offices for the county are located.
In 2020, only 46 people lived in Conejos. It's the only county seat in Colorado that isn't officially a city or town.
History of Conejos
Conejos has a rich history, especially for Hispanic people. It was first called "Guadalupe." A very important building in Conejos is the Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. This church was built in 1858 by Spanish settlers who came from New Mexico. It was the very first Roman Catholic parish in what is now Colorado!
The Conejos post office has been open since 1862. It has helped people send and receive mail for a long time.
Geography of Conejos
Conejos is found in the southeastern part of Conejos County. It's located in a large, flat area called the San Luis Valley. The town of Antonito, Colorado is right next to Conejos, to the south.
U.S. Route 285 runs along the eastern edge of Conejos. This road goes north about 28 miles (45 km) to Alamosa, Colorado. It also goes south about 31 miles (50 km) to Tres Piedras, New Mexico. The Conejos area covers about 1.254 square kilometers (0.484 square miles) of land.
Population and Demographics
The United States Census Bureau first officially counted Conejos as a "census-designated place" (CDP) for the 2010 census. A CDP is a special area set up for counting people.
The population of Conejos has changed over the years:
| Conejos CDP, Colorado | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 2010 | 58 | — |
| 2020 | 46 | −20.7% |
| Source: United States Census Bureau | ||
See also
In Spanish: Conejos (Colorado) para niños
