Monarch, Colorado facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Monarch, Colorado
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Monarch's main road.
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 Monarch, Colorado
Location in Colorado
Monarch, Colorado
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Colorado |
| County | Chaffee |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
81227 (PO Box)
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Monarch is a small, unincorporated community located in Chaffee County, Colorado, United States. It's found near the famous Monarch Pass. Even though it's a small place, Monarch has its own U.S. Post Office. This post office uses the ZIP Code 81227, which is mainly for PO Boxes.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community like Monarch is a place where people live together, but it's not officially a city or town. This means it doesn't have its own local government, like a mayor or city council. Instead, it's usually managed by the larger county it's part of, which in this case is Chaffee County.
Where is Monarch Located?
Monarch is nestled in a valley, which is a low area between mountains or hills. This valley is formed by the South Arkansas River. If you were to travel from Monarch, you'd find the town of Poncha Springs about 12 miles (or about 19 kilometers) to the east-northwest. Being near Monarch Pass means it's in a very mountainous and scenic part of Colorado.
