Alcalde, New Mexico facts for kids
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Alcalde, New Mexico
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Los Matachines de Alcalde, 2013
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Location of Alcalde, New Mexico
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 Alcalde, New Mexico
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Rio Arriba |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.52 sq mi (1.34 km2) |
| • Land | 0.52 sq mi (1.34 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 5,693 ft (1,735 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 310 |
| • Density | 600.78/sq mi (231.90/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
87511
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| Area code(s) | 505 |
| FIPS code | 35-02070 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2407711 |
Alcalde is a small community in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, United States. The name "Alcalde" means "mayor" in Spanish. It is a census-designated place (CDP), which is a special area defined for gathering population information. In 2020, about 310 people lived there.
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Where is Alcalde?
Alcalde is located in New Mexico. It is part of Rio Arriba County. The area of Alcalde is about 0.5 square miles (1.3 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Alcalde's Weather
Alcalde has a climate with warm summers and cool winters. The hottest month is usually July, with average temperatures around 71.8°F (22.1°C). The coldest month is January, with average temperatures around 30.2°F (-1.0°C).
The community gets some rain, especially in July and August. Snowfall is light, mostly in December and January.
Who Lives in Alcalde?
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| 2020 | 310 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 377 people living in Alcalde. These people made up 121 households. Most households were families. About 46% of households had children under 18 living with them.
The population included people of different backgrounds. About 89% of the people identified as Hispanic or Latino. The median age in Alcalde was 31 years old. This means half the people were younger than 31, and half were older.
Schools in Alcalde
Alcalde is part of the Española Public Schools district.
- Younger students attend Alcalde Elementary School.
- Older students go to Española Valley High School.
Places to Visit
The Oñate Monument Center is located in Alcalde. You can find it on New Mexico Highway 68. This center honors Juan de Oñate, an early Spanish explorer.
See also
In Spanish: Alcalde (Nuevo México) para niños
