North La Junta, Colorado

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North La Junta is a census-designated place (CDP) in and governed by Otero County, Colorado, United States. The population of the North La Junta CDP was 482 at the United States Census 2020. The La Junta post office {{nowrap|(Zip Code 81050)}} serves the area.

History

Geography

North La Junta is located just across the Arkansas River from the larger City of La Junta.

The North La Junta CDP has an area of {{convert|3.602|km2|acres|disp=flip}}, including {{convert|0.079|km2|acres|disp=flip}} of water.

Demographics

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|2010|512

|2020|482

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The United States Census Bureau initially defined the {{nowrap|North La Junta CDP}} for the {{nowrap|United States Census 2010.}}{{clear left}}

See also

{{stack|{{portal|Colorado}}}}

References

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