Information on Parachute, Garfield County
The Home rule municipality of Parachute is located in the state of Colorado, in Garfield County. Its area, population and other key information are listed below. |
Parachute Home rule municipality HALL, Garfield County
| Parachute Home rule municipality Hall's address | Parachute Parachute Municipal Building PO Box 100 Parachute CO 81635 United States | |
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| Phone number of Parachute Home rule municipality Hall | +1 970-285-7630 | |
| Parachute, CO email | Not available | |
| Parachute official website | parachutecolorado.com | |
| Mayor of Parachute | Judy Beasley | |
| Garfield County, Colorado: Vital Records | Parachute vital records | |
| Birth Certificate | Order your Colorado birth certificate online | |
Common questions about Parachute
What county is Parachute CO in?Parachute, CO is located in Garfield County |
Where is Parachute, Colorado ?Parachute is a municipality in Garfield County. It is situated in western Colorado, USA, along the Colorado River. The town lies just off Interstate 70, approximately 45 miles northeast of Grand Junction and 180 miles west of Denver. Its location provides proximity to significant natural landmarks and major transportation routes. |
Parachute administrative division
| Country | United States |
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| State | Colorado |
| County | Garfield - other counties in Colorado |
Demography of Parachute
| Name of Parachute inhabitants (demonym) | Not available | |||
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| Date | Current value | Classed by Region/Country | ||
| Population | 1 085 inhabitants | 138 / 7 326 | ||
| Population density in Parachute | 649,0 pop/sq mi (250,6 pop/km²) | |||
List of Passport Facilities in Parachute, CO
| Name | Street | Phone number |
|---|---|---|
| USPO - GRAND JUNCTION | 241 N. 4TH ST. | 9702443402 |
| USPO - GLENWOOD SPRINGS | 113 9TH ST. | 9709455611 |
| USPO - MEEKER | 365 6TH ST. | 9708785830 |
| USPO - DELTA | 360 MEEKER ST. | 9708742652 |
| TOWN OF GYPSUM | 50 LUNDGREN BLVD. | 9705247514 |
| USPO - ASPEN | 235 PUPPY SMITH RD | 9709257523 |
| MONTROSE REGIONAL LIBRARY DISTRICT | 320 S. 2ND STREET | 9702499656 |
| USPO - MONTROSE | 321 S 1ST ST. | 9702496655 |
| USPO - CRESTED BUTTE | 217 ELK AVE | 9703495568 |
| USPO - CRAIG | 556 PERSHING ST | 9708248506 |
| USPO - NUCLA | 145 WEST 5TH AVENUE | 9708647326 |
| USPO - GUNNISON | 200 NORTH WISCONSIN ST | 9706411884 |
| USPO - VAIL | 1300 N. FRONTAGE RD. W | 9704765217 |
| USPO - LEADVILLE | 130 WEST 5TH ST. | 7194869397 |
| USPO - STEAMBOAT SPRINGS | 200 LINCOLN AVENUE | 9708798360 |
Top 3 most popular banks in Parachute
There are 2 bank branches in Parachute.
Alpine Bank is the most popular bank in Parachute with 1 branch offices, followed by Wells Fargo Bank, National Association with 1 branch offices.
Find below all bank branches in Parachute:
| Bank's name | Number of branch offices | Service Type |
|---|---|---|
| Alpine Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Wells Fargo Bank, National Association | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
Parachute administrative numbers
| Parachute Home rule municipality code | 0857400 |
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| Parachute Home rule municipality postcode | 81635 |
Transportation modes in Parachute
| Airport | Garfield County Regional Airport 18.3 miles Grand Junction Regional Airport 33.9 miles Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport 40 miles |
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Parachute territory
| Parachute area | 1,67 sq mi (4,33 km²) |
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| Parachute altitude | 5 092 Altitude feet |
| Geographical coordinates | Latitude: 39.4492 Longitude: -108.055 Latitude: 39° 26' 57'' North Longitude: 108° 3' 18'' West |
| Time zone | UTC -7:00 (America/Denver) Summer time : UTC -6:00 Winter time : UTC -7:00 |
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| Cities twinned with Parachute | Currently, the town Parachute isn’t twinned |
| Natural parks | Parachute isn't part of a natural park |
Distance between Parachute and other main cities and towns
| Los Angeles : 685 miles | Houston : 982 miles | Philadelphia : 1742 miles |
| Phoenix : 464 miles closest | San Antonio : 878 miles | San Diego : 683 miles |
| Dallas : 780 miles | San Jose : 760 miles | Jacksonville : 1617 miles |
| Indianapolis : 1165 miles | San Francisco : 818 miles | Austin : 860 miles |
| Columbus : 1330 miles | Fort Worth : 755 miles | Charlotte : 1520 miles |
| Distances are calculated as the crow flies | ||
Schools in Parachute, CO
Elementary schools in Parachute
Bea Underwood Elementary School
District of Grand Valley School District No. 16Lowest grade : 2, Highest grade : 5
Students : 337
Grand Valley Center For Family Learning
District of Grand Valley School District No. 16Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 1
Students : 265
Middle schools in Parachute
Grand Valley Middle School
District of Grand Valley School District No. 16Lowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 260
High schools in Parachute
Grand Valley High School
District of Grand Valley School District No. 16Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 318
Leisure and activities in Parachute surrounding area
| Golf course | |
|---|---|
| Rifle Creek Golf Course to Rifle 16 miles | |