Ouray County | |
|---|---|
 Ouray County Courthouse | |
 Location within the U.S. state of Colorado | |
 Colorado's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 38°10′N 107°46′W / 38.16°N 107.77°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Colorado |
| Founded | January 18, 1877 |
| Named for | Chief Ouray |
| Seat | Ouray |
| Largest city | Ridgway |
| Area | |
| • Total | 542 sq mi (1,400 km2) |
| • Land | 542 sq mi (1,400 km2) |
| • Water | 0.6 sq mi (2 km2) 0.1% |
| Population | |
| • Estimate (2022) | 5,100 |
| • Density | 9.0/sq mi (3.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (Mountain) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
| Congressional district | 3rd |
| Website | www |
Ouray County (/ˈjʊəreɪ/) is a county located in the U.S. state of Colorado. As of the 2020 Census, the population was 4,874.[1] The county seat is Ouray.[2] Because of its rugged mountain topography, Ouray County is also known as the "Switzerland of America".[citation needed]
- ^ "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 5, 2021.
- ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.