Algodones, New Mexico facts for kids
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Algodones, New Mexico
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Location of Algodones, New Mexico
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 Algodones, New Mexico
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Sandoval |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.41 sq mi (19.20 km2) |
| • Land | 7.31 sq mi (18.93 km2) |
| • Water | 0.11 sq mi (0.28 km2) |
| Elevation | 5,112 ft (1,558 m) |
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| • Total | 720 |
| • Density | 98.54/sq mi (38.04/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
87001
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| Area code(s) | 505 |
| FIPS code | 35-02210 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0899497 |
Algodones is a small community in Sandoval County, New Mexico, United States. Its name means Cotton or Cottons in English. It is called a census-designated place (CDP) because it's a special area defined for gathering population information.
In 2020, about 720 people lived in Algodones. It is located near the larger city of Albuquerque.
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Where is Algodones Located?
Algodones is found in the beautiful Rio Grande Valley. It sits on the east side of the Rio Grande river. This area is in the northeast part of the Albuquerque Basin.
The total area of Algodones is about 7.4 square miles (19.2 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
A Look at Algodones' History
Near Algodones, there is a narrow passage called La Angostura. This pass was very important for trade along the Camino Real. The Camino Real was a historic road used for travel and trade.
Forts were built in this pass as early as the 1600s. These forts helped control who could travel along the road. The village of Algodones started to grow in the 1700s. Spanish settlers worked to control the river crossings and the pass through the valley.
Who Lives in Algodones?
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In the year 2000, there were 688 people living in Algodones. These people lived in 236 households, with 182 of them being families.
- About 40% of households had children under 18 living there.
- Most households (60.6%) were married couples living together.
- The average household had about 2.9 people.
The people living in Algodones came from different backgrounds. Many residents were of Hispanic or Latino heritage.
The median age in Algodones was 33 years old. This means half the people were younger than 33 and half were older.
Schools in Algodones
Algodones is part of the Bernalillo Public Schools district. This district runs a few schools for the community:
- Algodones Elementary School, which is right in Algodones.
- Bernalillo Middle School.
- Bernalillo High School.
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The Rio Grande river near Algodones, New Mexico
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A historical marker for La Angostura in Algodones, New Mexico
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See also
In Spanish: Algodones (Nuevo México) para niños
