Chamita, New Mexico facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Chamita, New Mexico
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 Chamita, New Mexico
Location in New Mexico
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Rio Arriba |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.90 sq mi (10.11 km2) |
| • Land | 3.85 sq mi (9.97 km2) |
| • Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.14 km2) |
| Elevation | 5,725 ft (1,745 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,005 |
| • Density | 260.97/sq mi (100.77/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| Area code(s) | 505 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2584073 |
Chamita is a small community in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, United States. It is known as a census-designated place, which means it's a special area counted by the government. In 2020, about 1,000 people lived there.
A road called New Mexico State Road 74 goes right through Chamita. A long time ago, this community was known as San Pedro De Chamita. It was even the very first county seat for Rio Arriba County!
What is Chamita Like?
Chamita is a small place, covering about 3.9 square miles (about 10 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a tiny part, about 0.05 square miles (0.14 square kilometers), is water.
Two important rivers flow through Chamita: the Rio Grande and the Rio Chama. These two rivers meet just south of the community.
Who Lives in Chamita?
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| 2020 | 1,005 | — | |
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The number of people living in Chamita changes over time. In 2010, there were 870 people. By 2020, the population grew to 1,005 people. This information comes from the official United States Census.
Learning in Chamita
Students in Chamita attend schools that are part of the Española Public Schools district. The main public high school for students in this area is Española Valley High School.
See Also
In Spanish: Chamita (Nuevo México) para niños
