City of the Sun, New Mexico facts for kids
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City of the Sun, New Mexico
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 City of the Sun, New Mexico
Location in New Mexico
City of the Sun, New Mexico
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Luna |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.25 sq mi (0.66 km2) |
| • Land | 0.25 sq mi (0.66 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,141 ft (1,262 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 33 |
| • Density | 130.43/sq mi (50.33/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| Area code(s) | 575 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2584077 |
City of the Sun is a special kind of community in Luna County, New Mexico, United States. It's known as an intentional community, which means people chose to live there together for a shared purpose. It's also a census-designated place, which is an area the government counts for population, but it's not an official town or city.
This unique community was started in 1972. It is located right next to the northern border of a town called Columbus. In 2020, only 33 people lived in the City of the Sun.
Like other places in Luna County, children living in the City of the Sun go to schools in the Deming Public Schools district.
Population Facts
The number of people living in City of the Sun is counted by the government every ten years. This is called a census.
In the most recent count:
- In 2020, the population was 33 people.
This information helps us understand how many people live in different areas.
See also
For more information in Spanish, check out: City of the Sun (Nuevo México) para niños
