title: Piedra, Colorado
text: # Piedra, Colorado
  
  Piedra is an unincorporated community and a census-designated place (CDP) located in and governed by Hinsdale County, Colorado, United States. The population of the Piedra CDP was 31 at the United States Census 2020. The Pagosa Springs post office (Zip Code 81147) serves the area.
  
  ## History
  
  The Piedra Post Office was established in 1879, and remained in operation until 1927. Piedra is a name derived from Spanish meaning "stone".
  
  ## Geography
  
  The Piedra CDP occupies the southeast corner of Hinsdale County in the valley of the Piedra River within San Juan National Forest. It is at the southern edge of the San Juan Mountains. The CDP is 18 miles (29 km) west of Pagosa Springs.
  
  The Piedra CDP has an area of 7,437 acres (30.098 $km^2),$ all land.
  
  ## Demographics
  
  The United States Census Bureau initially defined the Piedra CDP for the United States Census 2010.
  
  ## Education
  
  Archuleta County School District 50-JT operates public schools. Pagosa Springs High School is the comprehensive high school.
  
  