North La Junta, Colorado facts for kids
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North La Junta, Colorado
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Entering from the south
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Location of the North La Junta CDP in Otero County, Colorado.
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 North La Junta, Colorado
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Colorado |
| County | Otero County |
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| • 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)
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| • 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
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| Area codes | 970 |
| GNIS feature | North La Junta CDP |
North La Junta is a small community in Otero County, Colorado, in the United States. It's called a "census-designated place" (CDP) because the government counts its population for official records, even though it's not a city or town with its own local government. In 2020, about 482 people lived here. The local post office for North La Junta is located in the nearby city of La Junta.
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A Look Back: North La Junta's History
North La Junta has a bit of history! One important building is the North La Junta School. This school is so special that it's listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it's recognized as a place that is important to the history of the country.
Where is North La Junta Located?
North La Junta is found in Colorado, a state in the western United States. It sits right across the Arkansas River from a bigger city called La Junta.
How Big is North La Junta?
The total area of North La Junta is about 3.6 square kilometers (or 890 acres). Most of this area is land, but about 0.079 square kilometers (or 19.5 acres) is water.
Who Lives in North La Junta?
Understanding who lives in a place is called "demographics." The United States Census Bureau collects information about people living in different areas.
Population Changes Over Time
The population of North La Junta has changed a little over the years.
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 2010 | 512 | — |
| 2020 | 482 | −5.9% |
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The Census Bureau first officially counted North La Junta as a "census-designated place" for the United States Census 2010. In 2010, 512 people lived there. By the United States Census 2020, the population was 482.
See Also
In Spanish: North La Junta (Colorado) para niños
