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Simla, Colorado

Town · Population 583 · #186 in Colorado
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Simla, Colorado

Simla is a statutory town in Elbert County, Colorado, United States. It is 48 miles (77 km) northeast of Colorado Springs.

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About Simla

Simla is a tiny community in eastern Colorado counting 583 people who proudly call it home.

Officially, Simla is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.65 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 897 residents per square mile.

What Makes Simla Unique

  • The only place in America named Simla — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
  • Positioned in eastern 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 14 miles.

🏫 Schools in Simla

  • Simla Elementary School
  • Simla High School
  • Simla Junior High School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

TypeTown
Population (2024)583
Rank in state#186 of 271
Land area0.65 sq mi
Density897/sq mi
Coordinates39.1409, -104.0825

🗺️ Map of Simla