Information on La Junta, Otero County
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Welcome to our dedicated page for La Junta, located in the state of Colorado, Otero County. Here, you will find detailed information about this city, including its geographical location, population data, administrative services, and local resources.
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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 | lajuntacolorado.org | |
| Mayor of La Junta | Jenny May | |
| 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. |
What is the cost of living in La Junta CO ?The cost of living in La Junta, Colorado (Otero County) is relatively affordable. Housing costs average around $150,000 for a home, while monthly transportation expenses are about $300. Groceries typically run around 15% lower than the national average, making La Junta an economical choice for residents seeking a smaller community. |
La Junta administrative division
| Country | United States |
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| State | Colorado |
| County | Otero - other counties in Colorado |
La Junta building department, CO
| If you have inquiries related to construction permits, inspections, code enforcement, or building regulations, we recommend contacting La Junta's town hall or Otero County authorities directly. |
Demography of La Junta
| Name of La Junta inhabitants (demonym) | Not available | |||
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| Date | Current value | Classed by Region/Country | ||
| Population | 7 322 inhabitants (2020) | 65 / 4 242 | ||
| Population density in La Junta | 2 422,0 pop/sq mi (935,1 pop/km²) | |||
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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 TBK BANK, SSB with 1 branch offices and then The Colorado Bank and Trust Company of La Junta 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 |
| TBK BANK, SSB | 1 | 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 |
| 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 town phone area code | 719 |
| La Junta Home rule municipality postcode | 81050 (Another town has the same postcode) |
Transportation modes in La Junta
| Airport | 5.2 miles Lamar Municipal Airport 47.3 miles Pueblo Memorial Airport 55.8 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 | 4 078 Altitude feet |
| Geographical coordinates | Latitude: 37.9814 Longitude: -103.548 Latitude: 37° 58' 53'' North Longitude: 103° 32' 53'' West |
| Time zone | UTC -7:00 (America/Denver) Summer time : UTC -6:00 Winter time : UTC -7:00 |
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| 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
| New York City : 1584 miles | Los Angeles : 865 miles | Chicago : 885 miles |
| Houston : 736 miles | Phoenix : 572 miles | Philadelphia : 1526 miles |
| San Antonio : 659 miles | San Diego : 849 miles | Dallas : 523 miles |
| San Jose : 1004 miles | Fort Worth : 503 miles closest | Austin : 628 miles |
| Jacksonville : 1356 miles | Columbus : 1114 miles | Indianapolis : 943 miles |
| Distances are calculated as the crow flies | ||
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