Gallina, New Mexico facts for kids
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Gallina, New Mexico
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Census-designated place
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 Gallina, New Mexico
Location in New Mexico
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Rio Arriba |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.30 sq mi (16.32 km2) |
| • Land | 6.29 sq mi (16.30 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 7,563 ft (2,305 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 299 |
| • Density | 47.50/sq mi (18.34/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
87017
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| Area code(s) | 505 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2584067 |
Gallina is a small community in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, in the United States. It's known as a census-designated place, which means it's a special area defined by the government for counting people. It's not an officially incorporated town or city.
In 2020, about 299 people lived in Gallina. The community has its own post office and a special code called a ZIP code, which is 87017. A road called New Mexico State Road 96 goes right through the middle of Gallina.
The name "Gallina" comes from the Spanish language. It means "hen" (a female chicken). Sometimes, the word "gallina" can also be used to describe someone who is not brave.
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Where is Gallina?
Gallina is located in the northern part of New Mexico. It sits in Rio Arriba County, which is one of the largest counties in the state. The area around Gallina is known for its beautiful natural scenery.
Elevation and Geography
Gallina is quite high up! It's located at an elevation of about 7,563 feet (or 2,305 meters) above sea level. This means it's in a mountainous region. The total area of Gallina is about 6.3 square miles (16.3 square kilometers). Most of this area is land.
Population and People
The number of people living in Gallina changes over time. In 2010, there were 286 people. By 2020, the population had grown slightly to 299 people. This information comes from the United States Census, which is a count of everyone living in the country.
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| 2020 | 299 | — | |
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Climate and Time Zone
Gallina is in the Mountain Time Zone (MST). This means that during most of the year, it's seven hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC-7). During the summer, they observe Daylight Saving Time, called MDT, which is six hours behind UTC (UTC-6). The climate in this part of New Mexico usually includes warm summers and cold, snowy winters due to its high elevation.
See also
- For more information in Spanish, you can visit: Gallina (Nuevo México) para niños
