Antonito, Colorado
Town · Population 621 · #181 in Colorado
About Antonito
Antonito is a tiny community in southern Colorado counting 621 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Antonito is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.43 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,444 residents per square mile.
📰 Antonito News Today
- US 285 bridge improvements completed north of Antonito Colorado Department of Transportation (.gov) · May 6
- CDOT road work in Antonito area alamosacitizen.com · May 12
- Joe Xavier Lucero Obituary Apr 13, 2026 Horan & McConaty Funeral Service and Cremation · Apr 13
- Obituary: Kenneth Ricci Alamosa Valley Courier · Jul 31
- Antonito (CO) High School Sports - Football, Basketball, Baseball, Softball, Volleyball, and more MaxPreps · Feb 24
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Antonito Unique
- The only place in America named Antonito — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southern 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
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Antonito
- Dos Hermanas Mexican-American Steakhouse
- Dutch Mill Cafe and Bar — mexican
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Cano's Castle · Attraction
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Antonito
- Antonito Open OHV Area reviews ★
- Rio San Antonio Wilderness · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Rio de los Pinos Wildlife Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Antonito
- Antonito High School
- Antonito Middle School
- Guadalupe Elementary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateColorado
TypeTown
Population (2024)621
Rank in state#181 of 271
Land area0.43 sq mi
Density1,444/sq mi
Coordinates37.0763, -106.0103