De Beque, Colorado

De Beque is a statutory town located in Mesa County, Colorado. The population was 493 at the time of the 2020 census. De Beque is a part of the Grand Junction, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area. The town consists of a small grid, including a historic downtown featuring a town hall, a tavern, and several commercial businesses in historic structures. The surrounding streets include houses, several churches, and a school.

De Beque, Colorado
Minter Avenue in De Beque, March 2013
Location of the Town of De Beque in Mesa County, Colorado.
De Beque
Location of the Town of De Beque in the United States.
Coordinates: 39°18′38″N 108°12′18″W
Country United States
State Colorado
CountyMesa County
Settled1880
IncorporatedJanuary 18, 1890
Government
  TypeStatutory Town
  MayorShanelle Hansen
  Town AdministratorCare' McGinnis
  Chief MarshalRobert Dalley
Area
  Total2.778 sq mi (7.196 km2)
  Land2.727 sq mi (7.063 km2)
  Water0.051 sq mi (0.133 km2)
Elevation
4,954 ft (1,510 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total493
  Density183/sq mi (71/km2)
  Metro
155,703
Time zoneUTC−07:00 (MST)
  Summer (DST)UTC−06:00 (MDT)
ZIP code
81630
Area code970
FIPS code08-19355
GNIS feature ID2412412
Websitewww.debeque.org
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