Map of Delta city, Colorado

Delta is a home rule municipality that is the county seat and the most populous municipality of Delta County, Colorado, United States. The town population was 9,035 at the 2020 United States Census. The United States Forest Service headquarters of the Grand Mesa, Gunnison, and Uncompahgre National Forests are located in Delta.

Delta city overview:
Name:	Delta city
LSAD Code:	25
LSAD Description:	city (suffix)
State:	Colorado
County:	Delta County
Incorporated:	October 24, 1882
Elevation:	4,953 ft (1,486 m)
Total Area:	13.530 sq mi (35.043 km²)
Land Area:	13.273 sq mi (34.378 km²)
Water Area:	0.257 sq mi (0.665 km²)
Population Density:	681/sq mi (263/km²)
ZIP code:	81416
Area code:	970
FIPS code:	0819850
Website:	cityofdelta.net

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History

Delta was built as a trading post for the Ute people and early settlers. Fort Uncompahgre was built in 1828.

The town was named because of its location on the delta where the Uncompahgre River flows into the Gunnison River. The town was incorporated in 1882.

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Geography

Delta is located in southwestern Delta County at 38°44′27″N 108°3′48″W / 38.74083°N 108.06333°W / 38.74083; -108.06333 (38.740879, -108.063423). The downtown area is situated south of the Gunnison River and east of the Uncompahgre River. The city limits extend north across the Gunnison into the area now known as “North Delta”, then west 6 miles (10 km) along U.S. Route 50 as far as Westwinds Airport.

At the 2020 United States Census, the town had a total area of 8,659 acres (35.043 km) including 164 acres (0.665 km) of water.

Delta is part of the Colorado Western Slope region.