Map of Bonanza town, Colorado

The Town of Bonanza is a statutory town located in Saguache County, Colorado, United States. The town population was 17 at the 2020 United States Census. Formerly known as Bonanza City, Bonanza is a largely abandoned former silver mining town. Bonanza is a Spanish language word meaning prosperity.

Bonanza town overview:
Name:	Bonanza town
LSAD Code:	43
LSAD Description:	town (suffix)
State:	Colorado
County:	Saguache County
Incorporated:	1881-01-13, as the Town of Bonanza City
Elevation:	9,478 ft (2,889 m)
Total Area:	0.437 sq mi (1.133 km²)
Land Area:	0.437 sq mi (1.133 km²)
Water Area:	0.000 sq mi (0.000 km²)
Total Population:	17
Population Density:	39/sq mi (15/km²)
ZIP code:	Villa Grove CO 81155
FIPS code:	0807571

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History

In 1880, Tom Cooke of Salida stumbled upon ore deposits while searching for horses. Prospectors flocked to this location and the town of Bonanza City was founded. In the first two years of its existence, its population ballooned to between 1,000 and 1,500. At the time, population of mining towns was determined by the number of saloons and dance halls instead of a census taker and at this time, Bonanza City had 36 saloons and 7 dance halls.