Montrose County, county in Colorado, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 43,322 inhabitants. The county was created 141 years ago in 1883. Its county seat is Montrose.
There are 4 city/town in Montrose County, CO. The largest city of Montrose County is Montrose with a population of 19,902. Other cities include, Olathe population 1,824, Nucla population 688 and Naturita population 526
Montrose County is located in western Colorado. Some of the notable cities and towns in Montrose County include:
Montrose - Montrose is the most populous city and county seat of Montrose County. It had a population of 19,132 as of 2020. Montrose is home to the Black Canyon National Park.
Olathe - Olathe is a city located southwest of Montrose known as the "Sweet Corn Capital of Colorado." It had a population of 1,949 as of 2020. Points of interest include the Olathe Sweet Corn Festival.
Nucla - Nucla is a Statutory Town located in western Montrose County. It had a population of 734 as of 2020. Surrounding recreation includes hunting, fishing and hiking.
Naturita - Naturita is a Statutory Town located northwest of Nucla. It had a population of 491 as of 2020. The area is known for uranium mining history.
Paradox - Paradox is an unincorporated town located southeast of Nucla. It serves as a gateway town to the Paradox Valley.
In summary, Montrose County contains a few small western towns and agricultural communities surrounding the regional hub of Montrose on Colorado's western slope.
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Montrose County.
City Name | Title | Population |
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Montrose | Coastal resort town and former royal burgh in Angus, Scotland | 19,902 |
Naturita | Human settlement in Montrose County, Colorado, United States of America | 526 |
Nucla | City in Montrose County, Colorado, United States of America | 688 |
Olathe | Human settlement in Montrose County, Colorado, United States of America | 1,824 |