Gunbarrel, Colorado facts for kids
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Gunbarrel, Colorado
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Gunbarrel Commons Park in Gunbarrel.
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Location of the Gunbarrel CDP in Boulder County, Colorado.
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 Gunbarrel, Colorado
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Colorado |
| County | Boulder County |
| Founded | 1965 |
| Government | |
| • Type | unincorporated community |
| Area | |
| • Total | 16.340 km2 (6.309 sq mi) |
| • Land | 16.185 km2 (6.249 sq mi) |
| • Water | 0.155 km2 (0.060 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,610 m (5,282 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 9,554 |
| • Density | 584.70/km2 (1,514.37/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP Code | |
| Area codes | 303 & 720 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2408343 |
Gunbarrel is a community in Boulder County, Colorado, United States. It is not a city with its own government. Instead, it is called an "unincorporated community" and a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it is a place defined by the United States Census Bureau for counting people.
Gunbarrel is part of the larger Boulder Metropolitan Statistical Area. This is a region that includes Boulder and nearby communities. In 2020, about 9,554 people lived in Gunbarrel. The area uses ZIP Codes 80301 (from Boulder) and 80503 (from Longmont).
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Exploring Gunbarrel's Location
Gunbarrel is located northeast of the city of Boulder. A special "buffer area" separates the two places. This area has private farms and public open spaces. It helps keep the communities distinct. The buffer also reduces noise from the Boulder Municipal Airport. It also separates Gunbarrel from the Boulder County Sheriff's Department facilities.
Waterways and Parks
Two large reservoirs are in central Gunbarrel. They are managed by the Boulder and Left Hand Irrigation Company. Many irrigation ditches and canals also run through the area. These waterways help bring water to farms.
Twin Lakes Open Space is a big park in Gunbarrel. It includes the two reservoirs and trails. This park has protected wetlands and green spaces. It offers jogging trails for people to enjoy. The City of Boulder also runs Eaton Park nearby. This park has picnic areas and BMX jumps. Both parks help protect nature within the community.
Gunbarrel covers about 16.34 square kilometers (6.31 square miles). A small part of this area, about 0.155 square kilometers (0.06 square miles), is water.
Understanding Flood Risks
The main natural risk in Gunbarrel is flooding. Boulder County's Transportation Department provides information about floodplains. This helps property owners understand if their land is at risk. The county also takes part in a national program. This program helps reduce the cost of flood insurance for residents.
Gunbarrel's Climate
Gunbarrel has a climate with warm summers and cold winters. Here is a look at the average temperatures:
| Climate data for Gunbarrel, Colorado | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 46 (8) |
49 (9) |
56 (13) |
63 (17) |
72 (22) |
81 (27) |
86 (30) |
85 (29) |
77 (25) |
65 (18) |
54 (12) |
46 (8) |
65 (18) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 22 (−6) |
23 (−5) |
29 (−2) |
36 (2) |
44 (7) |
51 (11) |
56 (13) |
55 (13) |
47 (8) |
38 (3) |
28 (−2) |
22 (−6) |
38 (3) |
| Source: Accuweather | |||||||||||||
Population Changes Over Time
The United States Census Bureau first defined Gunbarrel as a CDP in 1980. Since then, its population has grown. Here's how the number of people living in Gunbarrel has changed:
| Gunbarrel CDP, Colorado | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1980 | 5,172 | — |
| 1990 | 9,388 | +81.5% |
| 2000 | 9,435 | +0.5% |
| 2010 | 9,263 | −1.8% |
| 2020 | 9,554 | +3.1% |
| Source: United States Census Bureau | ||
Getting Around Gunbarrel
Public transportation is available in Gunbarrel. The 205 bus route, run by the RTD, serves the area. This bus connects Gunbarrel to Boulder. All roads and streets within Gunbarrel are taken care of by Boulder County.
The RTD also has a regional bus route called J. This route offers connections during busy times. It links Gunbarrel to the University of Colorado at Boulder and Longmont. There are plans for a future train station in Gunbarrel. This station would be part of the RTD B Line train system.
See also
In Spanish: Gunbarrel para niños
