La Joya, New Mexico facts for kids
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La Joya, New Mexico
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Census-designated place
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La Joya Community Center
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 La Joya, New Mexico
Location in New Mexico
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Socorro |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.94 sq mi (2.43 km2) |
| • Land | 0.94 sq mi (2.43 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,725 ft (1,440 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 80 |
| • Density | 85.38/sq mi (32.95/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
87028
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| Area code(s) | 505 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2584125 |
La Joya is a small community in New Mexico, United States. It's located in Socorro County, right by the Rio Grande river. La Joya is about 20 miles (32 km) north of the city of Socorro. In 2010, about 82 people lived here. The community even has its own post office, which started way back in 1883.
History of La Joya
La Joya has a long history. It was first settled in 1598 by the Piro Indians. They built a type of village called a pueblo at this location.
Population Facts
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| 2020 | 80 | — | |
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The number of people living in La Joya has changed over time. In 2010, there were 82 residents. By 2020, the population was 80 people.
Education in La Joya
Students in La Joya attend schools that are part of the Belén Consolidated Schools district. The main high school for this district is Belén High School.
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