Mosca, Colorado
Unincorporated community in Colorado, United States From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Mosca (Spanish for fly) is an unincorporated community and a U.S. Post Office in Alamosa County, Colorado, United States. Mosca's population is 1,072 as of the 2020 census.[3] It was named for the nearby Mosca Pass, which was named for the Spanish explorer, Luis de Moscoso Alvarado.[4] The Mosca Post Office has the ZIP Code 81146.[2] It is best known for its proximity to Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve.
Mosca, Colorado | |
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 Mosca and State Highway 17 | |
  Mosca, Colorado Location within the state of Colorado
Location in Alamosa County and the state of Colorado  Mosca, Colorado Mosca, Colorado (the United States) | |
| Coordinates: 37°38′53″N 105°52′30″W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Colorado |
| County | Alamosa[1] |
| Elevation | 7,559 ft (2,304 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 1,072 |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code[2] | 81146 |
| GNIS feature ID | 196391[1] |
The climate in this area is characterized by warm to hot, dry summers, and cold to freezing winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Mosca has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.[5]
Much of the local economy is based on tourism due to the town's proximity with Great Sand Dunes National Park. FairPoint Communications operated the Columbine Telecom Company in the community.[6]
Mosca is served by the Sangre de Cristo School District Re-22J. It is home to Sangre de Cristo Elementary School and Sangre de Cristo Undivided High School.
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