Cotopaxi
Census-designated place in Fremont County, Colorado

Cotopaxi is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Fremont County, Colorado, with 44 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 6,362 ft (1,939 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Coaldale, 7.0 miles W.
- 44residents (2020 Census)
- 6,362 ftelevation · 1,939 m
- 0.3 sq miland area · 0.7 km²
- 152 / sq mipopulation density
- 81223ZIP code
About Cotopaxi
Cotopaxi is an unincorporated town, a post office, and a census-designated place (CDP) located in and governed by Fremont County, Colorado, United States. The CDP is a part of the Cañon City, CO Micropolitan Statistical Area. The Cotopaxi post office has the ZIP Code 81223. At the United States Census 2020, the population of the Cotopaxi CDP was 44.
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Cotopaxi had 44 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 44 |
|---|---|
| Density | 152 per sq mi (59 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Cotopaxi at a glance
| State | Colorado (CO) |
|---|---|
| County | Fremont County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 44 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.29 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Elevation | 6,362 ft (1,939 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.3728° N, 105.6855° W |
| ZIP code | 81223 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0817485 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Cotopaxi
- Coaldale7.0 mi W
- Howard8.9 mi W
- Salida20.1 mi NW
- Westcliffe20.4 mi SE
- Smeltertown21.4 mi NW
- Silver Cliff22.9 mi SE
- Poncha Springs23.3 mi NW
- Bonanza25.3 mi W
- Cañon City25.6 mi E
- Lincoln Park25.8 mi E
- Park Center26.0 mi E
- Crestone26.1 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Cotopaxi
What county is Cotopaxi in?
Cotopaxi is in Fremont County, Colorado.
What is the population of Cotopaxi, CO?
44 people lived in Cotopaxi at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Cotopaxi, CO?
The ZIP code of Cotopaxi is 81223.
What is the elevation of Cotopaxi?
6,362 feet (1,939 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Cotopaxi?
Coaldale (7.0 mi), Howard (8.9 mi), Salida (20.1 mi), Westcliffe (20.4 mi), Smeltertown (21.4 mi).
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