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Piedra, Colorado
Location of the Piedra CDP in Hinsdale County, Colorado.
Location of the Piedra CDP in Hinsdale County, Colorado.
Piedra, Colorado is located in the United States
Piedra, Colorado
Piedra, Colorado
Location in the United States
Country  United States
State  Colorado
County Hinsdale County
Government
 • Type unincorporated community
Area
 • Total 11.6 sq mi (30.098 km2)
 • Land 11.6 sq mi (30.098 km2)
 • Water 0 sq mi (0.000 km2)
Elevation
7,874 ft (2,400 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 31
 • Density 2.67/sq mi (1.03/km2)
Time zone UTC-7 (MST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP Code
Area code(s) 970
GNIS feature 2583280

Piedra is a small, quiet community located in Hinsdale County, Colorado, United States. It's known as an "unincorporated community," which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's managed by the county. It's also a "census-designated place" (CDP), which is a special area the United States Census Bureau defines just for counting people.

In 2020, the population of Piedra was 31 people. The local post office that serves this area is in Pagosa Springs, with the Zip Code 81147.

Piedra's History

The Piedra Post Office first opened its doors in 1879. It served the community for many years before closing in 1927.

The name "Piedra" comes from the Spanish language. It means "stone" or "rock."

Where is Piedra Located?

Piedra is found in the southeastern part of Hinsdale County. It sits in the valley of the Piedra River. This area is also part of the large San Juan National Forest.

The community is located at the southern edge of the beautiful San Juan Mountains. Piedra is about 18 miles (29 kilometers) west of the town of Pagosa Springs.

The total land area of the Piedra CDP is about 11.6 square miles (30.098 square kilometers). There is no water area within the CDP.

How Many People Live in Piedra?

The United States Census Bureau is the group that counts the population of places in the U.S. They first officially defined Piedra as a census-designated place for the 2010 census.

Here's how Piedra's population has changed:

Piedra CDP, Colorado
Year Pop. ±%
2010 28 —    
2020 31 +10.7%
Source: United States Census Bureau

Schools in Piedra

Public schools in the Piedra area are managed by the Archuleta County School District 50-JT. Students in this community attend schools within this district.

The main high school for students in the area is Pagosa Springs High School.

See also

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