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Garfield County, Colorado
County in Colorado, United States / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Garfield County is a county located in the U.S. state of Colorado. As of the 2020 census, the population was 61,685.[1] The county seat is Glenwood Springs.[2] The county is named in honor of United States President James A. Garfield.[3] Garfield County is included in the Glenwood Springs, CO Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is also included in the Edwards-Glenwood Springs, CO Combined Statistical Area.
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Garfield County | |
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![]() Garfield County Courthouse in Glenwood Springs | |
![]() Location within the U.S. state of Colorado | |
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Coordinates: 39°36′N 107°54′W | |
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Founded | February 10, 1883 |
Named for | James A. Garfield |
Seat | Glenwood Springs |
Largest city | Rifle |
Area | |
• Total | 2,956 sq mi (7,660 km2) |
• Land | 2,948 sq mi (7,640 km2) |
• Water | 8.3 sq mi (21 km2) 0.3% |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 61,685 |
• Density | 21/sq mi (8/km2) |
Time zone | UTC−7 (Mountain) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
Congressional district | 3rd |
Website | www |
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