Map of Capulin CDP, Colorado

Capulin is an unincorporated town, a post office, and a census-designated place (CDP) located in and governed by Conejos County, Colorado, United States. The Capulin post office has the ZIP Code 81124. At the United States Census 2020, the population of the Capulin CDP was 134.

Capulin CDP overview:
Name:	Capulin CDP
LSAD Code:	57
LSAD Description:	CDP (suffix)
State:	Colorado
County:	Conejos County
Elevation:	7,822 ft (2,384 m)
Total Area:	0.947 sq mi (2.453 km²)
Land Area:	0.947 sq mi (2.453 km²)
Water Area:	0.000 sq mi (0.000 km²)
Total Population:	134
Population Density:	140/sq mi (55/km²)
ZIP code:	81124 (PO Box)
Area code:	719
FIPS code:	0811975

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History

The town of Capulin was established by settlers from Ojo Caliente, New Mexico, in 1867. “Capulin” is a regional word for chokecherry. The Capulin Post Office opened on August 10, 1881.

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Geography

Capulin is located in northern Conejos County. Colorado State Highway 15 leads east 8 miles (13 km) to U.S. Route 285, just north of La Jara, and west then north 22 miles (35 km) to Monte Vista.

The Capulin CDP has an area of 606 acres (2.453 km), all land.