Wigwam, Colorado | |
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  Wigwam, Colorado | |
| Coordinates: 38°32′22″N104°38′08″W / 38.53944°N 104.63556°W [1] | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Colorado |
| County | El Paso |
| Elevation | 5,223 ft (1,592 m) |
| Time zone | Mountain |
| ZIP Code | 81008 |
| GNIS feature ID | 193656 [1] |
Wigwam is an unincorporated community located in El Paso County, Colorado. It is located south of Fountain near the border of El Paso County. [2]
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