Canon City (Cañon City), Colorado
Canon City: city in Colorado, United States
About
Cañon City is a city located in the county of Fremont in the U.S. state of Colorado. Its population at the 2010 census was 16,400. After 6 years in 2016 city had an estimated population of 16,679 inhabitants.
The city was created 166 years ago in 1859.
Quick Facts about Cañon City
| Population | 16,679 (2016) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Colorado (United States) |
| County | Fremont County |
| Phone Area Codes | 719 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.1% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.9% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 38.4410,-105.2425 |
| Altitude | 5,331 feet / 1625 meters |
| Capital city | Cañon City is capital of Fremont County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1860 (166 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Mountain Time Zone |
| Local time | 18:30:23 (22nd April 2026) |
| Postal code | 81212 |
| Population growth | 1.67% (2010-2016) |
| Weather | 53℉ Partly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Cañon City is located at 38°26'28"N 105°14'33"W (38.4409800, -105.2424500).
Canon City map
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Weather
Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Cañon City
Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Cañon City increased by 1.67% in 6 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 16,400 | - | census |
| 2016 | 16,679 | 1.67% | census |
Services and Civic Places in Cañon City
1City Hall
128 Main St, Cañon City, CO 81212 View details
Phone: +17192699011 | Website available
2USDA Rural Development
248 Dozier Ave, Cañon City, CO 81212, United States View details
Phone: +17193153422 | Website available
3Brandon Smith
504 Main St, Cañon City, CO 81212 View details
People born in Cañon City (8)
People born in Cañon City, including medical researcher Donald S. Fredrickson, circus performer, Ziegfeld Girl Bird Millman, United States admiral Emory S. Land, .
More notable people
- Michael Stimack (American football coach) he was born in 25/05/1922
- Stan Blake (American politician) he was born in 08/11/1954
- Virginia Linder (American judge) she was born in 01/01/1953
- Charlie Dye (US painter (1906-1972)) he was born in 01/01/1906
- Roscoe M. Booth (music professor) he was born in 19/07/1923
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Cañon City, CO. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 127820 | Pikes Peak Community College | Colorado Springs (CO) | 80906-5498 |
Nearby Transit Stations (7)
Rail and bus stations connected to Cañon City, CO. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| COS | Colorado Springs, Colorado | 120 South Weber Street | BUS |
| PUB | Pueblo, Colorado | 1080 Chinook Lane | BUS |
| SLD | Salida, CO | 54 Jones Avenue | BUS |
| PSG | Poncha Springs, CO | 6250 US Highway 285 | BUS |
| BUV | Buena Vista, CO | 27318 County Road 314 | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Cañon City.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Canon City Post Office | Canon City (CO) | 81212 |
Other cities in Fremont County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Fremont County , CO.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Florence | 3,982 | City in Colorado, United States |
| Penrose | 3,582 | Place in Colorado, USA |
| Coal Creek | 2,400 | Town in Fremont County, Colorado, United States |
| Williamsburg | 682 | Town in Colorado |
| Rockvale | 504 | City in Fremont County, Colorado, United States of America |
| Brookside | 261 | City in Fremont County, Colorado, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Cañon City distances to largest Colorado cities