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Capulin, New Mexico
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Census-designated place
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 Capulin, New Mexico
Location in New Mexico
Capulin, New Mexico
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Union |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.48 sq mi (3.84 km2) |
| • Land | 1.48 sq mi (3.84 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 6,824 ft (2,080 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 61 |
| • Density | 41.11/sq mi (15.87/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
88414
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| Area code(s) | 575 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2584068 |
Capulin is a small community in Union County, New Mexico, United States. It is known as a census-designated place, which means it's a special area counted by the census. In 2010, about 66 people lived there. By 2020, the population was 61.
Capulin used to have its own post office until 2011. However, it still has its own special ZIP code, which is 88414. Important roads like U.S. Route 64 and U.S. Route 87 go right through the community.
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History
Capulin was not always called Capulin. From 1909 to 1922, it was known as Dedman. This name came from a railroad leader named E.J. Dedman.
Geography
Capulin is very close to a famous landmark called Capulin Volcano National Monument. This monument is only about 5 kilometers (3 miles) north of the community.
The town got its name from the volcano. After the American Civil War, Hispanic settlers moved to the area. They named the town "Capulin" after the volcano.
Demographics
Capulin is a small community. Here is how its population has changed over time:
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| 2020 | 61 | — | |
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See also
In Spanish: Capulín (Nuevo México) para niños
