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Manitou Springs

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About Manitou Springs

City in Colorado, United States
1888Established
4,858Population
3.1 sq miArea
6,358 ftElevation

Manitou Springs is a home rule municipality located at the foot of Pikes Peak in western El Paso County, Colorado, United States. The town was founded for its natural mineral springs. The downtown area continues to be of interest to travelers, particularly in the summer, with many shops and restaurants, as well as a creekside city park. The main road through the center of town was one of the direct paths to the base of Pikes Peak. Barr Trail, which winds its way up Pikes Peak, is accessible from town. The subdivision Crystal Hills was added to the municipality in the 1960s. The city population was 4,858 at the 2020 United States census. Students are served by Manitou Springs School District…

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ZIP code80829
Area code719
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DistrictManitou Springs School District No. 14 in the county of ElSchools3

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