Granada, Colorado facts for kids
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Granada, Colorado
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Looking west on U.S. Highway 50/400 (2007)
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Location with Prowers County and Colorado
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| Country | United States |
| State | Colorado |
| County | Prowers |
| Incorporated | July 25, 1887 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.685 sq mi (1.775 km2) |
| • Land | 0.685 sq mi (1.775 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,484 ft (1,062 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 445 |
| • Density | 649.3/sq mi (250.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
| ZIP Code |
81041
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| Area code | 719 |
| FIPS code | 08-31550 |
| GNIS ID | 2412698 |
Granada is a small town in Prowers County, Colorado, United States. It is known as a statutory town. In 2020, about 445 people lived there.
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History of Granada, Colorado
A post office opened in Granada in 1873. The town likely got its name from a nearby stream called Granada Creek.
Granada's Role in World War II
During World War II, a special place called the Granada War Relocation Center was built near Granada. People who lived there called it Camp Amache. This camp was a place where many Japanese Americans were moved during the war.
It opened in August 1942. At its busiest, it housed 7,318 people.
Geography of Granada
Granada is a small town. According to the 2020 United States Census, the town covers an area of about 1.775 square kilometers (0.685 square miles). All of this area is land, with no water.
Population and People in Granada
The number of people living in Granada has changed over the years. Here's how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 121 | — | |
| 1890 | 163 | 34.7% | |
| 1900 | 204 | 25.2% | |
| 1910 | 359 | 76.0% | |
| 1920 | 308 | −14.2% | |
| 1930 | 352 | 14.3% | |
| 1940 | 342 | −2.8% | |
| 1950 | 551 | 61.1% | |
| 1960 | 593 | 7.6% | |
| 1970 | 551 | −7.1% | |
| 1980 | 557 | 1.1% | |
| 1990 | 513 | −7.9% | |
| 2000 | 640 | 24.8% | |
| 2010 | 517 | −19.2% | |
| 2020 | 445 | −13.9% | |
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In 2000, there were 640 people living in Granada. There were 198 households and 151 families. The town had a mix of different groups of people. About 62.5% of the population was of Hispanic or Latino background.
The average household had about 3.23 people. The average family had about 3.77 people.
Age Groups in Granada
The population in Granada included people of all ages. In 2000, about 37.7% of the people were under 18 years old. About 9.7% were 65 years or older. The average age in the town was 28 years old.
Education in Granada
Students in Granada go to Granada Undivided High School. The school's sports teams are called the Bobcats.
See also
In Spanish: Granada (Colorado) para niños
