Welcome to Como ...
Como is located in Park County<1>.
Como is 9,810 feet [2,990 m] above sea level.<2> In other words, the altitude of Como is about 1¾ mile [or ~3 km] above sea level.
Time Zone: Como lies in the Mountain Time Zone (MST/MDT) and observes daylight saving time
The telephone area code for Como: (719)
The ZIP code for Como: 80432<3>
Communities Also Named Como ...
Using our Gazetteer, we have found that there are 24 communities that are also named Como - they are located in Arkansas, California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana (2), Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Quebec, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Wisconsin and Wyoming.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Como.
Communities near Como ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Como.
- Breckenridge [Summit County]
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Breckenridge
- Breckenridge [Summit County] lies 14 miles [22.5 km]<4> to the northwest of Como
- Population from the 2020 Census: 4,954 people
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- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Breckenridge<5>
- Blue River [Summit County]
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- Blue River [Summit County] lies 11 miles [17.7 km]<4> to the northwest of Como
- Population from the 2020 Census: 928 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Blue River have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to Google Maps centered on Blue River
- Fairplay [Park County]
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- Fairplay [Park County] lies 8 miles [12.9 km]<4> to the southwest of Como
- Population from the 2020 Census: 803 people
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- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Fairplay<5>
- Alma [Park County]
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- Alma [Park County] lies 9 miles [14.5 km]<4> to the west of Como
- Population from the 2020 Census: 329 people
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- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Alma<5>
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- Montezuma [Summit County]
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- Montezuma [Summit County] lies 18 miles [29 km]<4> to the north of Como
- Population from the 2020 Census: 75 people
- Jump to Google Maps centered on Montezuma
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Montezuma<5>
- Jefferson [Park County]
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jefferson
- Jefferson [Park County] lies 6 miles [9.7 km]<4> to the northeast of Como
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- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Jefferson<5>
- Alma Junction [Park County]
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Alma Junction
- Alma Junction [Park County] lies 8 miles [12.9 km]<4> to the west of Como
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- Dyersville [Summit County] - Historic
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dyersville
- Dyersville [Summit County] was located 8 miles [12.9 km]<4> to the northwest of Como
- Buckskin Joe [Park County] - Historic
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Buckskin Joe
- Buckskin Joe [Park County] was located 10 miles [16.1 km]<4> to the west of Como
- Park City [Park County] - Historic
- Montezuma [Summit County]
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Como. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Como.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Como. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Como.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Como. See our Newspapers Page for Como.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Como ...
Looking for more information about Como? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
In addition to the Tourism page for Como, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Como.
Adding Como to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Como in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
In addition, our notes show that the earliest dated mention that we've found for Como was in the Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).
We also found Como in the The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States (Second Edition).
For more details about the above, see References and Mentions for Como on our Genealogy Page.
Other Roadside Stops ...
Mentions & References for Como
Index of Cities, Towns and Villages for Colorado
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Como. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Park County: www.parkco.us/
The official website for State of Colorado: https://www.colorado.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Colorado's counties, including Park, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Como - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <3> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a community (such as Como). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Como or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <4> | Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'point-to-point' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Como) to Point B.If you need the driving distance (or directions), we recommend that you use one of the Mapping Services listed on our Map Page for Como. Since we usually use Google Maps, we've provided the following link for your convenience: Google Map and Driving Directions starting from ComoOur distance measurements begin at a specific point in Como. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.3159, Longitude: -105.8935 |
| <5> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <6> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we have found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |