Las Maravillas, New Mexico facts for kids
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Las Maravillas, New Mexico
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Census-designated place
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 Las Maravillas, New Mexico
Location in New Mexico
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Valencia |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.01 sq mi (2.62 km2) |
| • Land | 1.01 sq mi (2.61 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 5,013 ft (1,528 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,604 |
| • Density | 1,588.12/sq mi (613.44/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 2584133 |
Las Maravillas is a small community in Valencia County, New Mexico, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is a special area defined by the government for gathering population data. It is not a city or town with its own local government.
In 2020, about 1,604 people lived in Las Maravillas. It is a quiet place where people live and work.
Geography of Las Maravillas
Las Maravillas is located in the state of New Mexico. The United States Census Bureau says the total area of the community is about 1.01 square miles (2.62 square kilometers).
Almost all of this area is land. Only a very tiny part is water. This means it is mostly dry land, typical for New Mexico.
People Living in Las Maravillas
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| 2020 | 1,604 | — | |
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In 2010, there were 1,628 people living in Las Maravillas. The community had about 615 people per square kilometer.
Most of the people were White (about 79%). There were also smaller groups of African American, Native American, and Asian people. Some people were from two or more races.
About 48% of the people in Las Maravillas were Hispanic or Latino. This means they have a background from Spanish-speaking countries.
Schools in Las Maravillas
Students in Las Maravillas attend public schools. Most of the area is part of the Los Lunas Public Schools district. A smaller part of the community is in the Belen Consolidated Schools district.
Students who live in the Belen district usually go to Belén High School.
