La Plata, New Mexico facts for kids
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La Plata, New Mexico
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Census-designated place
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 La Plata, New Mexico
Location in New Mexico
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Mexico |
| County | San Juan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 22.17 sq mi (57.41 km2) |
| • Land | 22.16 sq mi (57.40 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 5,787 ft (1,764 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,105 |
| • Density | 94.98/sq mi (36.67/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
87418
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| Area code(s) | 505 |
| GNIS feature ID | 890851 |
La Plata is a small community in San Juan County, New Mexico, in the United States. It is called a "census-designated place" because it's a special area the government uses to collect information about people. In 2020, about 2,105 people lived there. La Plata has its own post office with ZIP code 87418. The community is located where two state roads, 170 and 574, meet.
Who Lives in La Plata?
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| 2020 | 2,105 | — | |
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The United States government counts how many people live in different places every ten years. This is called a census. In 2020, the census showed that 2,105 people lived in La Plata. This number helps us understand how the community is growing.
Schools in La Plata
Children living in La Plata go to schools that are part of the Farmington Municipal Schools district. This district manages the public schools in the area.
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