Garfield County, Colorado
Garfield County is a county located in the U.S. state of Colorado. As of the 2020 census, the population was 61,685. The county seat is Glenwood Springs. The county is named in honor of United States President James A. Garfield. 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.
Garfield County | |
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Garfield County Courthouse in Glenwood Springs | |
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Location within the U.S. state of Colorado | |
Colorado's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 39°36′N 107°54′W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Colorado |
| 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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