Canjilon, New Mexico facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Canjilon, New Mexico
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Census-designated place
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 Canjilon, New Mexico
Location in New Mexico
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Rio Arriba |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.21 sq mi (8.31 km2) |
| • Land | 3.21 sq mi (8.31 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 7,832 ft (2,387 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 228 |
| • Density | 71.07/sq mi (27.44/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
87515
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| Area code(s) | 575 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2584063 |
Canjilon is a small community in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, United States. It is known as a census-designated place, which means it's an area the government counts for population.
In 2010, about 256 people lived in Canjilon. By 2020, the population was 228. The community has its own post office with the ZIP code 87515. You can find Canjilon along New Mexico State Road 115. The first settlers arrived in Canjilon in 1870. Just ten years later, in 1880, 35 families had made their homes there.
Canjilon's Population Over Time
Understanding how many people live in a place helps us learn about its growth. Canjilon's population has changed over the years.
- In 2010, the community had 256 residents.
- By 2020, the number of people living in Canjilon was 228.
These numbers come from the official United States Census, which counts everyone in the country every ten years.
Learning in Canjilon
Students in Canjilon attend schools that are part of the Chama Valley Independent Schools district. This district helps make sure kids in the area get a good education.
More About Canjilon
If you want to learn more about Canjilon in Spanish, you can visit the Kiddle encyclopedia: Canjilon (Nuevo México) para niños
