Two Buttes, Colorado facts for kids
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Two Buttes, Colorado
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Two Buttes Library (2015)
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Location within Baca County and Colorado
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| Country | United States |
| State | Colorado |
| County | Baca County |
| Incorporated | Oct 19, 1911 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Statutory Town |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.25 sq mi (0.64 km2) |
| • Land | 0.25 sq mi (0.64 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,105 ft (1,251 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 34 |
| • Density | 136/sq mi (53.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
| ZIP Code |
81084
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| Area code | 719 |
| FIPS code | 08-79270 |
| GNIS ID | 2413409 |
Two Buttes is a small town in Baca County, Colorado, United States. It's called a "statutory town," which means it follows specific rules set by the state of Colorado. In 2020, only 34 people lived there, making it a very small community.
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Where is Two Buttes?
Two Buttes is located in the northeastern part of Baca County. About 8 miles (13 km) northwest of the town, you'll find a hill also called Two Buttes. This hill overlooks the Two Buttes Reservoir. The reservoir is fed by Two Butte Creek, which eventually flows into the Arkansas River.
The town is situated on State Highway 116. If you drive northeast for about 23 miles (37 km), you'll reach Springfield. Springfield is the main town and county seat of Baca County. Driving east on Highway 116 for about 20 miles (32 km) will take you to the border of Kansas.
The United States Census Bureau says that the town covers an area of about 0.2 square miles (0.64 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
What's the Weather Like?
The climate in Two Buttes is classified as "semi-arid." This means it's quite dry, but not a complete desert. It gets some rain, but not a lot.
| Climate data for Two Buttes, Colorado | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 8 (46) |
10 (50) |
14 (58) |
20 (68) |
26 (79) |
33 (91) |
40 (104) |
33 (91) |
28 (83) |
22 (72) |
14 (57) |
9 (48) |
21 (69) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | −9 (16) |
−7 (20) |
−3 (26) |
2 (36) |
8 (46) |
13 (56) |
17 (62) |
16 (60) |
11 (51) |
4 (39) |
−3 (26) |
−7 (19) |
3 (38) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 7.6 (0.3) |
10 (0.4) |
20 (0.8) |
33 (1.3) |
56 (2.2) |
58 (2.3) |
51 (2) |
46 (1.8) |
30 (1.2) |
20 (0.8) |
13 (0.5) |
10 (0.4) |
350 (13.9) |
| Source: Weatherbase | |||||||||||||
Population Changes Over Time
The population of Two Buttes has changed a lot over the years. In 1930 and 1940, it had its highest population of 158 people. Since then, the number of residents has slowly decreased. By 2020, the population was 34.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 93 | — | |
| 1930 | 158 | 69.9% | |
| 1940 | 158 | 0.0% | |
| 1950 | 121 | −23.4% | |
| 1960 | 111 | −8.3% | |
| 1970 | 138 | 24.3% | |
| 1980 | 84 | −39.1% | |
| 1990 | 63 | −25.0% | |
| 2000 | 67 | 6.3% | |
| 2010 | 43 | −35.8% | |
| 2020 | 34 | −20.9% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Famous People From Two Buttes
- Clare Dunn (born in 1987) is a country music singer and songwriter. She grew up in Two Buttes.
See also
In Spanish: Two Buttes para niños
