Alamosa County Map, Colorado
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Alamosa County, Colorado
Alamosa County sits in southern Colorado, right in the middle of the San Luis Valley. It’s mostly flat, with the Sangre de Cristo Mountains rising up on the east side. The Rio Grande flows through here, feeding farms and wetlands.
Alamosa, the county seat, is the biggest town. It gets seriously cold in winter and hot in summer. Farming is big business, especially potatoes. There’s a lot of history here, from old Spanish land grants to railroad boom times.
Wildlife is plentiful, especially birds in the wetlands. The Great Sand Dunes National Park is nearby, drawing in tourists to climb the massive dunes. The county is also home to Adams State University. Despite being rural, Alamosa County has its own unique vibe.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Alamosa County |
| County Seat | Alamosa |
| Population | Approximately 20,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Alamosa, Center, La Jara, Mosca, Hooper |
| Interstates and Highways | US 160, US 285 |
| FIPS Code | 08-003 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 2,763 square miles (Land: 2,763 sq mi, Water: 0 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Saguache County (North), Huerfano County (East), Costilla County (Southeast), Conejos County (Southwest), Rio Grande County (West) |
| Time Zone | Mountain Standard Time (MST) |
| State | Colorado |
| Coordinates | 37.4688° N, 105.8657° W |
| Etymology | Named after the Alamosa River, which is derived from the Spanish word for “cottonwood” |
| Major Landmarks | Great Sand Dunes National Park, Alamosa National Wildlife Refuge |
| Website | Alamosa County Government Website |
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