Hanover, New Mexico facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Hanover, New Mexico
Census-designated place
Hanover, New Mexico Location in New Mexico Show map of New Mexico Hanover, New Mexico Location in the United States Show map of the United States
Country	United States
State	New Mexico
County	Grant
Area
• Total	1.40 sq mi (3.62 km2)
• Land	1.40 sq mi (3.62 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	6,375 ft (1,943 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	144
• Density	103.08/sq mi (39.79/km2)
Time zone	UTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP code	88041
Area code(s)	575
GNIS feature ID	2584107

Hanover is a small community in Grant County, New Mexico, United States. It's known as a census-designated place, which means it's an area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for statistical purposes, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town.

In 2010, about 167 people lived in Hanover. By 2020, the population was 144. The community has its own post office and uses the ZIP code 88041. You can reach Hanover by driving on New Mexico State Road 152 or New Mexico State Road 356. The town got its name from the local Hanover Mines, which were important for the area's early history.

History of Hanover

Hanover's story began with mining. The town was named after the Hanover Mines, which were a big part of its early days.

Early Settlers

One of the first people to settle here was Sofio Henkel. He came from Hanover, Germany, in 1841. He started mining in the area. However, he had to leave in 1843 due to conflicts with local Apache people.

Population in Hanover

The number of people living in Hanover has changed over time. This information is collected during the U.S. Census, which happens every ten years.

See also

• In Spanish: Hanover (Nuevo México) para niños