Jansen, Colorado facts for kids
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Jansen, Colorado
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Looking west along Colorado State Highway 12 in Jansen.
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Location of the Jansen CDP in Las Animas County, Colorado.
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 Jansen, Colorado
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Colorado |
| County | Las Animas County |
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| • Type | unincorporated community |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.173 sq mi (3.039 km2) |
| • Land | 1.173 sq mi (3.039 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.000 km2) |
| Elevation | 6,240 ft (1,900 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 101 |
| • Density | 86.1/sq mi (33.23/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP Code |
81082
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| Area code(s) | 719 |
| GNIS feature id | 2583252 |
Jansen is a small place in Las Animas County, Colorado, United States. It is called an unincorporated community. This means it's a town that doesn't have its own local government. Instead, the county government takes care of it.
Jansen is also a census-designated place (CDP). This is a special area that the United States Census Bureau defines for counting people. In 2020, about 101 people lived in Jansen. The mail for Jansen goes through the Trinidad post office, using the Zip Code 81082.
Where is Jansen Located?
Jansen is in the western part of Las Animas County. It sits in the valley of the Purgatoire River. This river is a natural feature of the area.
Colorado State Highway 12 goes right through Jansen. This highway connects Jansen to other towns. If you go northeast for about 2 miles (3 km), you'll reach Trinidad. Trinidad is the main city in Las Animas County. If you travel west for about 5 miles (8 km), you'll find Cokedale.
The total area of Jansen is about 3.039 square kilometers (1.173 square miles). All of this area is land, with no water.
How Many People Live Here?
The United States Census Bureau first officially counted Jansen as a CDP for the United States Census 2010. This helps them keep track of how many people live in different areas.
Here's how the population of Jansen has changed:
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 2010 | 112 | — |
| 2020 | 101 | −9.8% |
| Source: United States Census Bureau | ||
Images for kids
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Looking west along Colorado State Highway 12 in Jansen.
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Location of the Jansen CDP in Las Animas County, Colorado.
See Also
In Spanish: Jansen (Colorado) para niños
