East Pecos, New Mexico facts for kids
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East Pecos, New Mexico
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 East Pecos, New Mexico
Location in New Mexico
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Mexico |
| County | San Miguel |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.60 sq mi (9.32 km2) |
| • Land | 3.60 sq mi (9.32 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 7,133 ft (2,174 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 660 |
| • Density | 183.44/sq mi (70.82/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| Area code(s) | 505 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2629109 |
East Pecos is a small community located in San Miguel County, New Mexico, in the United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community" and a "census-designated place." This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a city or town, but the government still counts its population for official records.
Where is East Pecos?
East Pecos is found in the beautiful state of New Mexico. The U.S. Census Bureau reports that the community covers an area of about 3.6 square miles (which is about 9.3 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within its official boundaries.
How Many People Live Here?
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| 2020 | 660 | — | |
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In 2010, the population of East Pecos was 757 people. By the year 2020, the number of people living in East Pecos was counted as 660. This information helps us understand how the community is growing or changing over time.
Education in East Pecos
Students living in East Pecos attend schools that are part of the Pecos Independent Schools district. This district provides education for children and teenagers in the area.
See also
In Spanish: East Pecos para niños
