Hereford, Colorado facts for kids
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Hereford, Colorado
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The welcome sign in Hereford.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Colorado |
| Counties | Weld |
| Elevation | 5,279 ft (1,609 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
80732
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| Area code(s) | 970 |
Hereford is a small, quiet place in Weld County, Colorado, United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's not an official city or town with its own local government. Instead, it's managed by the county. Hereford also has its own U.S. Post Office, which uses the ZIP Code 80732.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community like Hereford is a group of homes or businesses that are not part of any official city or town. They don't have their own mayor or city council. Services like roads, police, and fire protection are usually handled by the county government. This is different from a city, which has its own local rules and services.
Where is Hereford Located?
Hereford is found in the northeastern part of Colorado. It's specifically located in Weld County. The exact spot is at coordinates 40 degrees 58 minutes 30 seconds North latitude and 104 degrees 18 minutes 19 seconds West longitude. This area is part of the Mountain Time Zone. During daylight saving time, it switches to Mountain Daylight Time. Hereford sits at an elevation of about 1,609 meters (or 5,279 feet) above sea level.
