Hasty, Colorado facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Hasty, Colorado
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Hasty Post Office, May 2015
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Location of the Hasty CDP in Bent County, Colorado.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Colorado |
| County | Bent County |
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| • Type | unincorporated community |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.754 sq mi (7.132 km2) |
| • Land | 2.753 sq mi (7.131 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0002 sq mi (0.0006 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,898 ft (1,188 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 182 |
| • Density | 66.09/sq mi (25.52/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP Code |
81044
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| Area code(s) | 719 |
| GNIS feature | Hasty CDP |
Hasty is a small town in Bent County, Colorado, United States. It is considered an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town.
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History of Hasty
The Hasty post office first opened its doors in 1910. The community was named after Lon Hasty, who was an early settler in the area. Today, the post office in Hasty uses the ZIP code 81044.
Population Changes Over Time
In 2010, about 144 people lived in Hasty. By the year 2020, the population had grown to 182 people. This information comes from the United States Census Bureau.
Where is Hasty Located?
Hasty is found in the northeastern part of Bent County. It is located just north of the dam that creates the John Martin Reservoir on the Arkansas River.
U.S. Highway 50 goes right through Hasty. If you travel west on this highway, you will reach Las Animas, which is about 16 miles away. Las Animas is the main town and county seat of Bent County. If you go east on Highway 50, you will arrive in Lamar, which is about 20 miles away.
Size of the Area
The area of Hasty is about 7.132 square kilometers (or 1,762 acres). Most of this area is land, with only a very small part being water.
See also
In Spanish: Hasty (Colorado) para niños
