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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.
For all your administrative procedures, you can go to the Home rule municipality hall of Parachute at the address and schedules indicated on this page or contact the Town hall government by phone or by email depending on your preference or on the service's availability.

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Parachute Home rule municipality HALL, Garfield County

Parachute Home rule municipality Hall's addressParachute Parachute Municipal Building
PO Box 100

Parachute CO 81635
United States
Phone number of Parachute Home rule municipality Hall+1 970-285-7630
Parachute, CO emailNot available
Parachute official websiteparachutecolorado.com
Mayor of ParachuteJudy Beasley
Garfield County, Colorado: Vital Records Parachute vital records
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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.

Demography of Parachute

Name of Parachute inhabitants (demonym)Not available
DateCurrent valueClassed by Region/Country
Population1 085 inhabitants138 / 7 326
Population density in Parachute649,0 pop/sq mi (250,6 pop/km²)

List of Passport Facilities in Parachute, CO

This Home rule municipality does not have a passport office, but we suggest the following facilities near Parachute, CO
Name Street Phone number
USPO - GRAND JUNCTION241 N. 4TH ST.9702443402
USPO - GLENWOOD SPRINGS113 9TH ST.9709455611
USPO - MEEKER365 6TH ST.9708785830
USPO - DELTA360 MEEKER ST.9708742652
TOWN OF GYPSUM50 LUNDGREN BLVD.9705247514
USPO - ASPEN235 PUPPY SMITH RD9709257523
MONTROSE REGIONAL LIBRARY DISTRICT320 S. 2ND STREET9702499656
USPO - MONTROSE321 S 1ST ST.9702496655
USPO - CRESTED BUTTE217 ELK AVE9703495568
USPO - CRAIG556 PERSHING ST9708248506
USPO - NUCLA145 WEST 5TH AVENUE9708647326
USPO - GUNNISON200 NORTH WISCONSIN ST9706411884
USPO - VAIL1300 N. FRONTAGE RD. W9704765217
USPO - LEADVILLE130 WEST 5TH ST.7194869397
USPO - STEAMBOAT SPRINGS200 LINCOLN AVENUE9708798360

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 Bank1Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Wells Fargo Bank, National Association1Full Service Brick and Mortar Office

Parachute administrative numbers

Parachute Home rule municipality code0857400
Parachute Home rule municipality postcode81635

Information on Parachute, Garfield County

Cities twinned with ParachuteCurrently, the town Parachute isn’t twinned
Natural parksParachute isn't part of a natural park

Toponymy and translation of Parachute

Bulgarian: ПерашутPersian: پاراشوتJapanese: パラシュート
Kazakh: ПаращютKorean: 패러슛Russian: Парашут
Chinese: 降落伞  

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

Parachute territory

Parachute area1,67 sq mi (4,33 km²)
Parachute altitude5 092 Altitude feet
Geographical coordinatesLatitude: 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
Local time

What is Parachute close to?

Nearby cities include: De Beque, Collbran, Rifle and Silt
RifleRifle
De BequeNeighbouring townsCollbran
De BequeDe BequeCollbran
De Beque 14.1 milesCollbran 15.2 milesRifle 16.1 miles
Silt 23.7 milesPalisade 28.7 milesNew Castle 29.6 miles

Distance between Parachute and other main cities and towns

Los Angeles : 685 milesHouston : 982 milesPhiladelphia : 1742 miles
Phoenix : 464 miles closestSan Antonio : 878 milesSan Diego : 683 miles
Dallas : 780 milesSan Jose : 760 milesJacksonville : 1617 miles
Indianapolis : 1165 milesSan Francisco : 818 milesAustin : 860 miles
Columbus : 1330 milesFort Worth : 755 milesCharlotte : 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. 16
Lowest grade : 2, Highest grade : 5
Students : 337

Grand Valley Center For Family Learning

District of Grand Valley School District No. 16
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 1
Students : 265

Middle schools in Parachute

Grand Valley Middle School

District of Grand Valley School District No. 16
Lowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 260

High schools in Parachute

Grand Valley High School

District of Grand Valley School District No. 16
Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 318

Leisure and activities in Parachute surrounding area

Golf course
Rifle Creek Golf Course
to Rifle 16 miles