Poncha Springs, Colorado
Poncha Springs: human settlement in Chaffee County, Colorado, United States of America
About
Poncha Springs is a city located in the county of Chaffee in the U.S. state of Colorado. Its population at the 2010 census was 737. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,134 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Poncha Springs
| Population | 1,134 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Colorado (United States) |
| County | Chaffee County |
| Postal code | 81242 |
| Phone Area Codes | 719 |
| Water as percent of area | 0% |
| Land as percent of area | 100% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 38.5128,-106.0772 |
| Altitude | 7,464 feet / 2275 meters |
| Time Zone | Mountain Time Zone |
| Local time | 23:01:41 (22nd April 2026) |
| Population growth | 35.01% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 43℉ Partly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Poncha Springs is located at 38°30'46"N 106°4'38"W (38.5127800, -106.0772400).
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Weather
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Poncha Springs increased by 35.01% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 737 | - | census |
| 2011 | 733 | -0.55% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 737 | 0.54% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 751 | 1.86% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 746 | -0.67% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 760 | 1.84% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 768 | 1.04% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 859 | 10.59% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 943 | 8.91% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 956 | 1.36% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,134 | 15.7% | estimation process |
Nearby Transit Stations (9)
Rail and bus stations connected to Poncha Springs, CO. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSG | Poncha Springs, CO | 6250 US Highway 285 | BUS |
| SLD | Salida, CO | 54 Jones Avenue | BUS |
| BUV | Buena Vista, CO | 27318 County Road 314 | BUS |
| GUN | Gunnison-Downtown, CO | 905 North Main Street | BUS |
| GNW | Gunnison-Western State Univ, CO | 400 North Colorado Street \r\n | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Poncha Springs.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Poncha Spring Post Office | Poncha Springs (CO) | 81242 |
Other cities in Chaffee County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Chaffee County , CO.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Salida | 5,690 | City in Chaffee County, Colorado, United States |
| Buena Vista | 3,116 | Town of the United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Poncha Springs distances to largest Colorado cities