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North La Junta, Colorado
Entering from the south
Entering from the south
Location of the North La Junta CDP in Otero County, Colorado.
Location of the North La Junta CDP in Otero County, Colorado.
North La Junta, Colorado is located in the United States
North La Junta, Colorado
North La Junta, Colorado
Location in the United States
Country  United States
State  Colorado
County Otero County
Government
 • Type unincorporated community
Area
 • Total 1.391 sq mi (3.602 km2)
 • Land 1.360 sq mi (3.523 km2)
 • Water 0.031 sq mi (0.079 km2)
Elevation
4,045 ft (1,233 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 482
 • Density 346.6/sq mi (133.81/km2)
Time zone UTC-7 (MST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP Code
La Junta 81050
Area codes 970
GNIS feature North La Junta CDP

North La Junta is a census-designated place (CDP) in and governed by Otero County, Colorado, United States. The population of the North La Junta CDP was 482 at the United States Census 2020. The La Junta post office (Zip Code 81050) serves the area.

History

The North La Junta School is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Geography

North La Junta is located just across the Arkansas River from the larger City of La Junta.

The North La Junta CDP has an area of 890 acres (3.602 km2), including 20 acres (0.079 km2) of water.

Demographics

North La Junta CDP, Colorado
Year Pop. ±%
2010 512 —    
2020 482 −5.9%
Source: United States Census Bureau

The United States Census Bureau initially defined the North La Junta CDP for the United States Census 2010.

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