Beclabito, New Mexico facts for kids
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Beclabito, New Mexico
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 Beclabito, New Mexico
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Mexico |
| County | San Juan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.53 sq mi (19.50 km2) |
| • Land | 7.53 sq mi (19.50 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 5,555 ft (1,693 m) |
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| • Total | 265 |
| • Density | 35.20/sq mi (13.59/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| Area code(s) | 505 |
| FIPS code | 35-06425 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2407820 |
Beclabito (Navajo: Bitłʼááh Bitoʼ) is a small community in San Juan County, New Mexico, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area defined for counting people. In 2010, about 317 people lived there. Its name in the Navajo language is Bitłʼááh Bitoʼ.
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About Beclabito
Beclabito is located along the Trails of the Ancients Byway. This is a special scenic road in New Mexico. The name "Beclabito" comes from the Navajo language. It means "bottom spring". This refers to a spring nearby called Beclabito Spring.
Where is Beclabito?
Beclabito is in New Mexico. It covers an area of about 7.5 square miles (19.5 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Who Lives in Beclabito?
The number of people living in Beclabito changes over time.
- In 2010, there were 317 people.
- In 2020, the population was 265 people.
Most people in Beclabito speak the Navajo language at home. In 2000, about 80% of homes spoke Navajo. About 20% of homes spoke English.
In 2000, there were 339 people living in Beclabito. Most of these residents were Native American. The average age of people living there was 31 years old.
Education in Beclabito
Students in Beclabito attend schools run by Central Consolidated Schools. This school district also serves other communities in western San Juan County.
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See also
In Spanish: Beclabito (Nuevo México) para niños
