Mosca, Colorado Explained

Official Name:Mosca, Colorado
Settlement Type:Unincorporated community
Pushpin Map:Colorado#USA
Pushpin Label Position:left none
Pushpin Map Caption:Location within the state of ColoradoLocation in Alamosa County and the state of Colorado
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Alamosa
Unit Pref:Imperial
Population As Of:2020
Population Total:1072
Timezone:MST
Utc Offset:-7
Timezone Dst:MDT
Utc Offset Dst:-6
Coordinates:37.6481°N -105.875°W
Elevation Ft:7559
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:81146
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:196391

Mosca (Spanish for fly) is an unincorporated community and a U.S. Post Office in Alamosa County, Colorado, United States. Mosca's population is 1,072 as of the 2020 census.[1] It was named for the nearby Mosca Pass, which was named for the Spanish explorer, Luis de Moscoso Alvarado.[2] The Mosca Post Office has the ZIP Code 81146.[3] It is best known for its proximity to Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve.

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by warm to hot, dry summers, and cold to freezing winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Mosca has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.[4]

Nearby attractions

Power Plants

Economy

Much of the local economy is based on tourism due to the town's proximity with Great Sand Dunes National Park. FairPoint Communications operated the Columbine Telecom Company in the community.[5]

Education

Mosca is served by the Sangre de Cristo School District Re-22J. It is home to Sangre de Cristo Elementary School and Sangre de Cristo Undivided High School.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Explore Census Data . 2023-10-19 . data.census.gov.
  2. Book: Dawson, John Frank. Place names in Colorado: why 700 communities were so named, 150 of Spanish or Indian origin. The J. Frank Dawson Publishing Co.. Denver, CO. 36.
  3. Web site: January 2, 2007 . ZIP Code Lookup . . United States Postal Service . January 2, 2007 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20101122200027/http://zip4.usps.com/zip4/citytown.jsp . November 22, 2010 .
  4. http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=145350&cityname=Mosca%2C+Colorado%2C+United+States+of+America&units= Climate Summary for Mosca, Colorado
  5. Web site: Local Calling Guide: Area code/prefix search. Accessed February 14, 2012. Localcallingguide.com. November 7, 2014.