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Chamita, New Mexico
Chamita, New Mexico is located in New Mexico
Chamita, New Mexico
Chamita, New Mexico
Location in New Mexico
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
 (2020)
 • 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 census-designated place in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, United States. Its population was 870 as of the 2010 census. New Mexico State Road 74 passes through the community. During its earlier years, the community was known as San Pedro De Chamita and served as the first county seat for Rio Arriba county.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the community has an area of 3.902 square miles (10.11 km2); 3.851 square miles (9.97 km2) of its area is land, and 0.051 square miles (0.13 km2) is water. Both the Rio Grande and the Rio Chama flow through the community. The two rivers converge south of the area.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop.
2020 1,005
U.S. Decennial Census

Education

It is in Española Public Schools. The comprehensive public high school is Española Valley High School.

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Chamita (Nuevo México) para niños

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