Hale, Colorado facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Hale, Colorado
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County Road LL.5 in Hale, looking north.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Colorado |
| Counties | Yuma |
| Elevation | 3,602 ft (1,098 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
80735 (Idalia)
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Hale is a small, quiet place in Yuma County, Colorado, in the United States. It's what we call an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and buildings that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. Instead, it's part of the larger county. Hale is located right along US 36, which is a main road. Even though Hale doesn't have its own post office anymore, people living there get their mail through the Idalia post office, using the ZIP code 80735.
Where is Hale Located?
Hale is found in the eastern part of Colorado. Its exact spot on a map is 39°37′50″N 102°08′37″W / 39.63056°N 102.14361°W. This means it's at about 39.63 degrees north latitude and 102.14 degrees west longitude. It sits at an elevation of 1,098 meters (about 3,602 feet) above sea level. This area is known for its wide-open spaces and is part of the Mountain Time Zone in the United States.
