Encinal, New Mexico facts for kids
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Encinal, New Mexico
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Location of Encinal, New Mexico
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 Encinal, New Mexico
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Cibola |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.96 sq mi (7.68 km2) |
| • Land | 2.96 sq mi (7.68 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 6,293 ft (1,918 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 207 |
| • Density | 69.81/sq mi (26.95/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| Area code(s) | 505 |
| FIPS code | 35-24540 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2408082 |
Encinal is a small community in Cibola County, New Mexico, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's a special area defined for gathering population information.
Encinal is the smallest of the six villages that belong to the Laguna Pueblo. It is located right at the base of a large mountain called Mount Taylor. In 2020, about 207 people lived in Encinal.
Where is Encinal Located?
Encinal is found in the northeastern part of Cibola County. It is about 5 miles (8 km) northeast of a town called Cubero. You can also find it about 7 miles (11 km) northeast of Exit 104 on Interstate 40.
A cool natural landmark near Encinal is Picacho Peak. People who live there often call it Elephant Rock. This big rock formation is about 2 miles (3 km) west of the village.
The total area of Encinal is about 3 square miles (7.68 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Who Lives in Encinal?
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| 2020 | 207 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 200 people living in Encinal. Most of the people living here, about 97.5%, were Native American. A small number were White or from two or more races. About 3% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Encinal was 35 years old. About 29% of the population was under 18 years old.
Learning in Encinal
All the public schools in Cibola County are managed by the Grants/Cibola County Schools district. This means that children in Encinal attend schools run by this district.
Cool Places to See
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Picacho Peak, also known as Elephant Rock
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Mount Taylor, as seen from the village of Encinal
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Picacho Peak, a view from the west side
