Information on La Junta, Otero County
The Home rule municipality of La Junta is located in the state of Colorado, in Otero County. Its area, population and other key information are listed below. |
La Junta Home rule municipality HALL, Otero County
La Junta Home rule municipality Hall's address | La Junta La Junta Municipal Building PO Box 489 La Junta CO 81050 United States | |
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Phone number of La Junta Home rule municipality Hall | +1 719-384-5991 | |
La Junta, CO email | Not available | |
La Junta official website | ci.la-junta.co.us | |
Mayor of La Junta | Donald Rizzuto | |
Birth Certificate | Order your Colorado birth certificate online |
Common questions about La Junta
What county is La Junta CO in?La Junta, CO is located in Otero County |
Where is La Junta, Colorado ?La Junta is situated in Otero County in southeastern Colorado, United States. It lies along the Arkansas River and is approximately 60 miles southeast of Pueblo. The town is also around 160 miles southeast of Denver, and serves as a gateway to the Comanche National Grassland. |
La Junta administrative division
Country | United States |
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State | Colorado |
County | Otero - other counties in Colorado |
Demography of La Junta
Name of La Junta inhabitants (demonym) | Not available | |||
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Date | Current value | Classed by Region/Country | ||
Population | 7 077 inhabitants | 57 / 3 651 | ||
Population density in La Junta | 2 340,9 pop/sq mi (903,8 pop/km²) |
List of Passport Facilities in La Junta, CO
Name | Street | Phone number |
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USPO - LA JUNTA | 324 COLORADO AVE. | 7193845917 |
Top 3 most popular banks in La Junta
There are 6 bank branches in La Junta.
The State Bank is the most popular bank in La Junta with 2 branch offices, followed by The Colorado Bank and Trust Company of La Junta with 1 branch offices and then The First National Bank of Las Animas with 1 branch offices.
Find below all bank branches in La Junta:
Bank's name | Number of branch offices | Service Type |
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The State Bank | 2 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
The Colorado Bank and Trust Company of La Junta | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
The First National Bank of Las Animas | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
TBK BANK, SSB | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
U.S. Bank National Association | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
La Junta administrative numbers
La Junta Home rule municipality code | 0842110 |
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La Junta Home rule municipality postcode | 81050 |
Transportation modes in La Junta
Airport | 5.3 miles Lamar Municipal Airport 47.2 miles Pueblo Memorial Airport 55.9 miles |
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La Junta territory
La Junta area | 3,02 sq mi (7,83 km²) |
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La Junta altitude | 4 121 Altitude feet |
Geographical coordinates | Latitude: 37.9794 Longitude: -103.547 Latitude: 37° 58' 46'' North Longitude: 103° 32' 49'' West |
Time zone | UTC -7:00 (America/Denver) Summer time : UTC -6:00 Winter time : UTC -7:00 |
Local time | |
Cities twinned with La Junta | Currently, the town La Junta isn’t twinned |
Natural parks | La Junta isn't part of a natural park |
What is La Junta close to?
Nearby cities include: Swink, Cheraw, Rocky Ford and Las Animas | ||
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Swink | Swink | Cheraw |
Swink | Cheraw | |
Swink 5 miles | Cheraw 9.1 miles | Rocky Ford 10.8 miles |
Las Animas 18.5 miles | Sugar City 18.6 miles | Manzanola 19.6 miles |
Ordway 20.2 miles | Crowley 22.6 miles | Olney Springs 25.2 miles |
Fowler 28.1 miles |
Distance between La Junta and other main cities and towns
Los Angeles : 875 miles | Houston : 735 miles | Philadelphia : 1528 miles |
Phoenix : 568 miles | San Antonio : 656 miles | San Diego : 844 miles |
Dallas : 524 miles | San Jose : 1001 miles | Jacksonville : 1356 miles |
Indianapolis : 944 miles | San Francisco : 1063 miles | Austin : 626 miles |
Columbus : 1112 miles | Fort Worth : 502 miles closest | Charlotte : 1273 miles |
Distances are calculated as the crow flies |
Schools in La Junta, CO
Elementary schools in La Junta
La Junta Intermediate School
District of East Otero School District No. R1Lowest grade : 3, Highest grade : 6
Students : 459
La Junta Primary School
District of East Otero School District No. R1Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 2
Students : 313
High schools in La Junta
La Junta Junior/Senior High School
District of East Otero School District No. R1Lowest grade : 7, Highest grade : 12
Students : 583
Leisure and activities in La Junta surrounding area
Golf course | |
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La Junta Golf Course | Rocky Ford Country Club to Rocky Ford 11.1 miles |