Merino, Colorado facts for kids
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Town of Merino, Colorado
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Platte Street in Merino.
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Location of Merino in Logan County, Colorado.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Colorado |
| County | Logan |
| Incorporated (town) | January 4, 1917 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Statutory Town |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.15 sq mi (0.39 km2) |
| • Land | 0.15 sq mi (0.39 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,035 ft (1,230 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 281 |
| • Density | 1,870/sq mi (721/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
80741
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| Area code(s) | 970 |
| FIPS code | 08-50040 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0204720 |
The Town of Merino is a Statutory Town in Logan County, Colorado, United States. The town population was 281 at the 2020 United States Census.
The town was named for the merino sheep which grazed there.
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Geography
Merino is located at 40°29′4″N 103°21′13″W / 40.48444°N 103.35361°W (40.484418, -103.353691).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.152 square miles (0.39 km2), all of it land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 263 | — | |
| 1930 | 230 | −12.5% | |
| 1940 | 259 | 12.6% | |
| 1950 | 209 | −19.3% | |
| 1960 | 268 | 28.2% | |
| 1970 | 260 | −3.0% | |
| 1980 | 255 | −1.9% | |
| 1990 | 238 | −6.7% | |
| 2000 | 246 | 3.4% | |
| 2010 | 284 | 15.4% | |
| 2020 | 281 | −1.1% | |
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Climate
According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Merino has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.
Notable People
Radio and television host Ralph Edwards was born in Merino. Ralph Edwards Avenue was named in his memory.
See also
In Spanish: Merino (Colorado) para niños
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