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1. How large is the county?

1287 square miles, stretching from the San Juan Mountains in the east to the Utah border to the west.

2. What is the approximate population?

The 2020 Census reports a total population of 8,072. The population as of the 2010 Census was 7,359.

3. What is the percentage of public lands in the county?

Approximately 66% of the lands in the county are managed by Federal and State agencies.

4. What U.S. Congressional District is the county in?

3rd District, Scott Tipton.

5. What State Congressional Districts?

House District 58 and Senate District 6.

6. What towns are in the county?

Telluride (county seat), Mountain Village, Ophir, Sawpit and Norwood. Other communities include Placerville, Egnar and Slickrock.

7. Does the county belong to any lobbying groups?

The county belongs to the National Association of Counties and Colorado Counties, Inc.