Cañon, New Mexico facts for kids
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Cañon, New Mexico
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 Cañon, New Mexico
Location in New Mexico
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Sandoval |
| Area | |
| • Total | 16.11 sq mi (41.73 km2) |
| • Land | 16.11 sq mi (41.73 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 5,689 ft (1,734 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 317 |
| • Density | 19.68/sq mi (7.60/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| Area code(s) | 505 |
| GNIS feature ID | 928702 |
Cañon is a small, recognized community in Sandoval County, New Mexico, United States. It is an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. It is also a census-designated place, meaning the U.S. Census Bureau defines it for counting people.
A main road, New Mexico State Road 4, goes right through the community. In 2010, about 327 people lived in Cañon.
Geography of Cañon
Cañon is located in a specific spot in New Mexico. Its exact coordinates are 35.6569716 degrees North and 106.7355910 degrees West.
The community covers an area of about 16.11 square miles (which is about 41.73 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within its borders.
Population of Cañon
The population of Cañon changes over time. The U.S. Census Bureau counts how many people live in different places every ten years.
In the 2020 United States Census, the population of Cañon was 317 people. This number helps us understand how the community is growing or changing.
Education in Cañon
Children who live in Cañon attend schools that are part of the Jemez Valley Public Schools district. This district provides education for students in the area.
