Sawatch

The State of Sawatch (/səˈwætʃ/; (: Saguache /saˈɣwatʃe/) is one of the 11 first-order subdivisions of Rio Blanco. It was established in 1893, after being separated from Ouray and El Paso.

It has a population of 98,374, making it the second-least populated state of Rio Blanco, behind Sioux.

Counties
Sawatch is divided in 8 counties.