Chacra is a census-designated place (CDP) in and governed by Garfield County, Colorado, United States. The CDP is a part of the Glenwood Springs, CO Micropolitan Statistical Area. The population of the Chacra CDP was 331 at the United States Census 2020.[3] The Glenwood Springs post office (Zip Code 81601) serves the area.[4]
Chacra, Colorado | |
|---|---|
 The Colorado River, Interstate 70, and Chacra. | |
 Location of the Chacra CDP in Garfield County, Colorado. | |
  Chacra Location of the Chacra CDP in the United States. | |
| Coordinates: 39°34′37″N 107°27′03″W / 39.57694°N 107.45083°W[1] | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Colorado |
| County | Garfield County |
| Government | |
| • Type | unincorporated community |
| Area | |
• Total | 0.984 sq mi (2.549 km2) |
| • Land | 0.946 sq mi (2.450 km2) |
| • Water | 0.038 sq mi (0.099 km2) |
| Elevation | 5,722 ft (1,744 m) |
| Population | |
• Total | 331 |
| • Density | 340/sq mi (130/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP Code[4] | Glenwood Springs 81601 |
| Area code | 970 |
| Geographic Names Information System | 2583222[1] |
Geography
editChacra is located on the north side of Colorado River, 8 miles (13 km) west of Glenwood Springs, the county seat. Interstate 70 passes through the community, with access from Exit 109.
The Chacra CDP has an area of 630 acres (2.549 km2), including 24 acres (0.099 km2) of water.[2]
Demographics
edit| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 329 | — |
| 2020 | 331 | +0.6% |
| Source: United States Census Bureau | ||
The United States Census Bureau initially defined the Chacra CDP for the United States Census 2010.
See also
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References
edit- ^ a b c d U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Chacra, Colorado
- ^ a b "State of Colorado Census Designated Places - BAS20 - Data as of January 1, 2020". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 22, 2020.
- ^ a b United States Census Bureau. "Chacra CDP, Colorado". Retrieved April 16, 2023.
- ^ a b "Zip Code 81601 Map and Profile". zipdatamaps.com. 2020. Retrieved December 22, 2020.