Towaoc

Census-designated place in Montezuma County, Colorado

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Towaoc is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Montezuma County, Colorado, with 1,120 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 5,912 ft (1,802 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Cortez, 12.6 miles NE.

About Towaoc

Towaoc (pronounced , Ute-Southern Paiute: Togwayak(a)) is a census-designated place (CDP), a post office, and the capital of the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe located on the Ute Mountain Reservation in Montezuma County, Colorado, United States. The Towaoc post office has the ZIP Code 81334 (post office boxes). At the United States Census 2020, the population of the Towaoc CDP was 1,120.

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Living in Towaoc

Median household income
$22,955
Median home value
$425,900
Median rent
$424/mo
Median age
27.6
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Towaoc, CO population

Towaoc had 1,120 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census1,120
Density312 per sq mi (121 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Towaoc at a glance

StateColorado (CO)
CountyMontezuma County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population1,120 (2020)
Land area3.58 sq mi (9.3 km²)
Elevation5,912 ft (1,802 m)
Coordinates37.2126° N, 108.7265° W
ZIP code81321
Census code (GEOID)0878280

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Towaoc

What county is Towaoc in?

Towaoc is in Montezuma County, Colorado.

What is the population of Towaoc, CO?

1,120 people lived in Towaoc at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Towaoc, CO?

The ZIP code of Towaoc is 81321.

What is the elevation of Towaoc?

5,912 feet (1,802 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Towaoc?

Cortez (12.6 mi), Lewis (20.3 mi), Dolores (22.0 mi), Aneth (24.0 mi), Mancos (25.5 mi).

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