Manitou Springs, Colorado
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Manitou Springs is a home rule municipality located at the foot of Pikes Peak in western El Paso County, Colorado, United States. The town was founded for its natural mineral springs. The downtown area continues to be of interest to travelers, particularly in the summer, with many shops and restaurants, as well as a creekside city park. The main road through the center of town was one of the direct paths to the base of Pikes Peak. Barr Trail, which winds its way up Pikes Peak, is accessible from town. The subdivision Crystal Hills was added to the municipality in the 1960s.
Manitou Springs | |
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Motto: At the foot of Pikes Peak | |
Coordinates: 38°51′27″N 104°54′46″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Colorado |
County | El Paso County[2] |
City | Manitou Springs[1] |
Incorporated | January 25, 1888[3] |
Government | |
• Type | Home rule municipality[1] |
• Mayor | John Graham[4] |
Area | |
• Total | 3.15 sq mi (8.16 km2) |
• Land | 3.15 sq mi (8.16 km2) |
• Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
Elevation | 6,412 ft (1,920 m) |
Population | |
• Total | 4,858 |
• Density | 1,500/sq mi (600/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
ZIP code[8] | 80829 |
Area code | 719 |
FIPS code | 08-48445 |
GNIS feature ID | 2411021[6] |
Website | www |
The city population was 4,858 at the 2020 United States Census.[7] Students are served by Manitou Springs School District 14 and Manitou Springs High School.