Continental Divide, New Mexico facts for kids
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Continental Divide, New Mexico
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Post office in Continental Divide, March 2018
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 Continental Divide, New Mexico
Location in New Mexico
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Mexico |
| County | McKinley |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.44 sq mi (6.31 km2) |
| • Land | 2.44 sq mi (6.31 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 7,176 ft (2,187 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 187 |
| • Density | 76.80/sq mi (29.65/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
87312
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| Area code(s) | 505 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2806714 |
Continental Divide is an unincorporated community in McKinley County, New Mexico, United States.
Description
Continental Divide is located along Interstate 40, 25.1 miles (40.4 km) east-southeast of Gallup, along Campbell Pass, a low point along the Continental Divide of the Americas. The community has a post office with ZIP code 87312.
Demographics
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| 2020 | 187 | — | |
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Education
The community is in Gallup-McKinley County Public Schools. Zoned schools are Thoreau Elementary School, Thoreau Middle School, and Thoreau High School.
Transportation
Major highways
Interstate 40
Historic U.S. Route 66
New Mexico State Road 122
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