Mesa County, Colorado
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Mesa County is a county located in the U.S. state of Colorado. As of the 2020 census, the population was 155,703.[1] The county seat and most populous municipality is Grand Junction.[2] The county was named for the many large mesas in the area, including the Grand Mesa, which is the largest flat-topped mountain in the world.
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Mesa County | |
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Coordinates: 39°01′N 108°28′W | |
Country | United States |
State | Colorado |
Founded | February 14, 1883 |
Named for | Mesas in the area |
Seat | Grand Junction |
Largest city | Grand Junction |
Area | |
• Total | 3,341 sq mi (8,650 km2) |
• Land | 3,329 sq mi (8,620 km2) |
• Water | 12 sq mi (30 km2) 0.4% |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 155,703 |
• Density | 47/sq mi (18/km2) |
Time zone | UTC−7 (Mountain) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
Congressional district | 3rd |
Website | www |
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Mesa County comprises the Grand Junction, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area.[3][4] In 2020 it ranked as the 271st most populous metropolitan area in the United States.[1] It is the only metropolitan area in Colorado not located on the Front Range.