Huerfano County
County in Colorado
Huerfano County is a county located in the U.S. state of Colorado. As of the 2020 census, the population was 6,820. The county seat is Walsenburg. The county, whose name comes from the Spanish huérfano meaning "orphan", was named for the Huerfano... Wikipedia
Cities: Walsenburg, La Veta, and Gardner
Population: 7,082 (2022)
Area: 1,593 mi²
Area code: 719
County seat: Walsenburg
Highest elevation: 14,351 ft (4,374 m)
Named for: Huerfano Butte