Las Animas is a small town located in the southeast corner of Colorado. It is the county seat of Bent County and has a population of around 2,500 people. The town was founded in 1866 and named after the Santa Fe Trail, which passed through the area. Las Animas is Spanish for "the souls," and the town was named after the many travelers who lost their lives along the trail. Today, Las Animas is a quiet, rural community with a rich history. It is located in the Arkansas River Va

Bent County is a county located in the U.S. state of Colorado. As of the 2020 census, the population was 5,650. The county seat and only incorporated municipality is Las Animas. The county is named in honor of frontier trader William Bent. Country United States State Colorado FoundedFebruary 6, 1874 Named for William Bent Seat Las Animas Largest city Las Animas Area • Total1,541 sq mi (3,990 km2) • Land1,513 sq mi (3,920 km2) • Water28 sq mi (70 km2) 1.8%% Population• Esti