Lamar
United States · ColoradoUS
City in Colorado, United States
Lamar is the home rule municipality that is the county seat of and the most populous municipality in Prowers County, Colorado. The city population was 7,687 at the 2020 United States census. The city was named after Lucius Quintus Cincinnatus Lamar, a Confederate soldier and diplomat who wrote the Mississippi Secession Ordinance, and after the Civil War, went on to serve as U.S. Secretary of the Interior and U.S. Supreme Court Justice. Lamar is the home of Lamar Community College, and is the largest city in southeastern Colorado.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 7,687
- Coordinates
- 38.087, -102.621
- Timezone
- America/Denver
- Elevation
- 1105 m
Overview of Lamar
Travellers heading to Colorado, United States will find Lamar, a village. It counts about 7,687 residents. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. Its strongest draws are nature and nightlife. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location. Elevation is roughly 1,105 metres.
Things to do in Lamar
Nature in Lamar
(1)On the nature side, Lamar offers Wildlife. Everything listed here comes from what Lamar is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Nightlife in Lamar
(1)For nightlife, expect Events. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Lamar.
Best time to visit Lamar
The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days.
Getting there & around
Small places like Lamar are best explored by car or on two wheels after reaching Colorado. Time zone: America/Denver.
Similar destinations
Places near Lamar that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lamar known for?
- Lamar, in Colorado, United States, is best known for nature and nightlife. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 7,687 residents.
- What can you do in Lamar?
- Recorded activities in Lamar include Wildlife and Events. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Lamar?
- The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days.
- Where is Lamar located?
- Lamar is located in Colorado, United States. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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