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Chamizal, New Mexico
Chamizal, New Mexico is located in New Mexico
Chamizal, New Mexico
Chamizal, New Mexico
Location in New Mexico
Country United States
State New Mexico
County Socorro
Area
 • Total 0.44 sq mi (1.14 km2)
 • Land 0.44 sq mi (1.14 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
4,672 ft (1,424 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 51
 • Density 115.38/sq mi (44.55/km2)
Time zone UTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-6 (MDT)
Area code(s) 575
GNIS feature ID 2584074

Chamizal is a small community in New Mexico, United States. It is located in Socorro County. Chamizal is not a city or town with its own government. It is called an "unincorporated community." This means it is a group of homes and people living together without a formal city government. The population of Chamizal was 51 people in 2020. New Mexico State Road 408 passes through this community.

Where is Chamizal?

Chamizal is located in Socorro County, New Mexico. The U.S. Census Bureau says the community covers about 0.44 square miles. This is about 1.14 square kilometers. All of this area is land. There are no large lakes or rivers within Chamizal itself.

Who Lives in Chamizal?

In 2020, about 51 people lived in Chamizal. This number comes from the 2020 United States Census. The population density was about 115 people per square mile. This means there were about 115 people living in each square mile of the community.

Historical population
Census Pop.
2020 51
U.S. Decennial Census

Schools in Chamizal

Students living in Chamizal attend schools in the Socorro Consolidated Schools district. The main high school for students in this area is Socorro High School.

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