Canova, New Mexico facts for kids
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Canova, New Mexico
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 Canova, New Mexico
Location in New Mexico
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Rio Arriba |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.86 sq mi (2.24 km2) |
| • Land | 0.84 sq mi (2.19 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 5,985 ft (1,824 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 102 |
| • Density | 120.71/sq mi (46.60/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| Area code(s) | 505 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2584066 |
Canova is a small community in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, in the United States. It's called a "census-designated place" because the government counts its population for official records. Canova is not an official city or town with its own local government.
In 2020, about 102 people lived in Canova. The community is located on the west side of the Rio Grande, a very important river in the region. The name "Canova" comes from a Spanish word that means "sluice." A sluice is a special gate or channel used to control the flow of water, often for irrigation. This name was chosen because there is a lot of irrigation in the area.
Geography of Canova
Canova is a small place. The U.S. Census Bureau says it covers about 0.86 square miles (2.24 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 0.84 square miles (2.19 square kilometers). A very small part, about 0.02 square miles (0.05 square kilometers), is water. This water area likely includes parts of the Rio Grande or small streams.
Population Facts
Canova has a small population.
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| 2020 | 102 | — | |
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The population count helps us understand how many people live in the area. In 2020, the United States Census counted 102 people living in Canova.
Education in Canova
Students in Canova attend schools that are part of the Española Public Schools district. For high school, students go to Española Valley High School. This school provides a full range of classes for teenagers.
