Manitou Springs, Colorado

Manitou Springs, Colorado
The Manitou Springs City Hall
Motto: 
At the foot of Pikes Peak
Location of the City of Manitou Springs in El Paso County, Colorado.
Manitou Springs, Colorado
Manitou Springs, Colorado
Coordinates: 38°51′27″N 104°54′46″W / 38.85750°N 104.91278°W / 38.85750; -104.91278
Country United States
State Colorado
CountyEl Paso County
CityManitou Springs
IncorporatedJanuary 25, 1888
Government
 • TypeHome rule municipality
 • MayorNatalie Johnson
Area
 • Total
3.15 sq mi (8.16 km2)
 • Land3.15 sq mi (8.16 km2)
 • Water0 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
6,306 ft (1,922 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
4,858
 • Density1,540/sq mi (595/km2)
Time zoneUTC-7 (MST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP code
80829
Area code719
FIPS code08-48445
GNIS feature ID2411021
Websitewww.manitouspringsgov.com

Manitou Springs is a home rule municipality located at the foot of Pikes Peak in western El Paso County, Colorado, United States. The town was founded for its natural mineral springs. The downtown area continues to be of interest to travelers, particularly in the summer, with many shops and restaurants, as well as a creekside city park. The main road through the center of town was one of the direct paths to the base of Pikes Peak. Barr Trail, which winds its way up Pikes Peak, is accessible from town. The subdivision Crystal Hills was added to the municipality in the 1960s.

The city population was 4,858 at the 2020 United States census. Students are served by Manitou Springs School District 14 and Manitou Springs High School.