San Miguel County, Colorado

San Miguel County
The San Miguel County Courthouse
The San Miguel County Courthouse
Map of Colorado highlighting San Miguel County
Location within the U.S. state of Colorado
Map of the United States highlighting Colorado
Colorado's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 38°01′N 108°26′W / 38.01°N 108.43°W / 38.01; -108.43
Country United States
State Colorado
FoundedMarch 2, 1883
Named forSan Miguel River
SeatTelluride
Largest townTelluride
Area
 • Total1,289 sq mi (3,340 km2)
 • Land1,287 sq mi (3,330 km2)
 • Water2.0 sq mi (5 km2)  0.2%
Population
 • Total8,072
 • Density6.3/sq mi (2.4/km2)
Time zoneUTC−7 (Mountain)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−6 (MDT)
Congressional district3rd
Websitewww.sanmiguelcountyco.gov

San Miguel County is a county located in the U.S. state of Colorado. As of the 2020 census, the population was 8,072.[1] The county seat is Telluride.[2] The county is named for the San Miguel River.

  1. ^ a b United States Census Bureau. "San Miguel County, Colorado". Retrieved April 5, 2023.
  2. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.