Poncha Springs, Colorado
Town · Population 1,358 · #136 in Colorado
About Poncha Springs
Poncha Springs, CO is a small town located in southern Colorado with an estimated population of 1,358.
Officially, Poncha Springs is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 3.08 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 441 residents per square mile.
📰 Poncha Springs News Today
- Poncha Springs Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 22
- Poncha Springs To Celebrate America 250, Colorado 150 With Drone Show Ark Valley Voice · Jun 27
- Poncha Springs to kick off America 250 celebration a week early with drone light show TheMountainMail.com · Jun 24
- Suspected meth and cocaine seized during traffic stop in Poncha Springs KKTV · Jul 16
- Only post office in Poncha Springs closes, leaving small town residents frustrated KOAA News 5 · Jan 11
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Poncha Springs Unique
- The only place in America named Poncha Springs — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southern Colorado, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Colorado — one of 482 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Poncha Springs
- Red Truck Pizza — italian pizza
- A Mimi's Cafe
- Alba Bakery & Coffee (café)
- Thai Mini Cafe — thai
- The Jackson Hotel Restaurant — steak house
- Tony’s Restaurant
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Bunkhouse Art Gallery · Art gallery
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateColorado
TypeTown
Population (2024)1,358
Rank in state#136 of 271
Land area3.08 sq mi
Density441/sq mi
Coordinates38.5211, -106.0726