Costilla, New Mexico facts for kids
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Costilla, New Mexico
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Census-designated place
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La Plaza de Arriba in Costilla.
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 Costilla, New Mexico
Location in New Mexico
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Taos |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.03 sq mi (7.84 km2) |
| • Land | 3.03 sq mi (7.84 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 7,805 ft (2,379 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 177 |
| • Density | 58.49/sq mi (22.59/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
87524
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| Area code(s) | 575 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2629108 |
Costilla is a small community in Taos County, New Mexico, in the United States. It's called a census-designated place because the government counts its population separately. In 2020, about 177 people lived there. Costilla has its own post office and is where two state roads, 196 and 522, meet.
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History of Costilla
The village of Costilla was first known as San Miguel. It was named after its church. On November 1, 1861, the Territory of Colorado created 17 original counties. San Miguel was chosen as the first county seat for Costilla County, Colorado Territory.
When a post office opened on November 13, 1862, the village picked a new name: Costilla. This new name might have been to show its new importance. In 1863, people living in the county voted to move the county seat. It moved about 17 miles (27 km) north to San Luis.
Later, in 1869, a U.S. government survey found something interesting. It showed that Costilla was actually located in the Taos County, New Mexico Territory. It took a few more years, but on October 21, 1872, the village post office was officially renamed Costilla, New Mexico Territory.
Geography of Costilla
Costilla is located in New Mexico. The U.S. Census Bureau says the community covers an area of about 3.06 square miles (7.92 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Population and People
The population of Costilla changes over time. Here's how many people lived there in recent years:
- 2010: 205 people
- 2020: 177 people
Education in Costilla
Students in Costilla attend schools that are part of the Questa Independent Schools district.
See also
In Spanish: Costilla (Nuevo México) para niños
