Anzac Village, New Mexico facts for kids
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Anzac Village, New Mexico
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 Anzac Village, New Mexico
Location in New Mexico
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Cibola |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.97 sq mi (2.53 km2) |
| • Land | 0.97 sq mi (2.53 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 6,303 ft (1,921 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 67 |
| • Density | 68.72/sq mi (26.52/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| Area code(s) | 505 |
| FIPS code | 35-03970 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2585647 |
Anzac Village is a small community in Cibola County, New Mexico, United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts as a separate place for population statistics, even if it's not an official town or city. In 2020, about 67 people lived there.
Where is Anzac Village?
Anzac Village is located in the northern part of Cibola County. It sits in the northwest corner of the Acoma Indian Reservation. A road called Anzac Road runs along its northern edge. This road connects to Historic U.S. Route 66, which is a famous old highway.
The area of Anzac Village is quite small, covering about 2.53 square kilometers (or 0.97 square miles). All of this area is land.
Why is it Called Anzac?
The name "Anzac" was given to this place by the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway company. This happened during World War I. The name was chosen to honor the brave soldiers from Australia and New Zealand. These soldiers were known as the ANZACs, which stands for the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps. It was a way to remember their important efforts in the war.
How Many People Live Here?
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| 2020 | 67 | — | |
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According to the 2020 United States Census, the population of Anzac Village was 67 people. A census is like a big count of everyone living in a country. It helps us understand how many people live in different places and how communities are changing.
See Also
In Spanish: Anzac Village (Nuevo México) para niños
