Lemitar, New Mexico facts for kids
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Lemitar, New Mexico
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Census-designated place
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 Lemitar, New Mexico
Location in New Mexico
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Socorro |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.37 sq mi (3.55 km2) |
| • Land | 1.37 sq mi (3.55 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,675 ft (1,425 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 346 |
| • Density | 252.37/sq mi (97.41/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
87823
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| Area code(s) | 575 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2584140 |
Lemitar is a small community in Socorro County, New Mexico, United States. It is known as a census-designated place. This means it's an area that looks like a town but doesn't have its own local government. Instead, it's counted by the U.S. Census Bureau for population statistics.
In 2020, about 346 people lived in Lemitar. The community has its own post office with the ZIP code 87823. You can reach Lemitar easily from Interstate 25, using Exit 156.
Geography of Lemitar
Lemitar is located in New Mexico. It covers a total area of about 1.37 square miles (3.55 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within its boundaries.
People in Lemitar
The number of people living in Lemitar changes over time. In 2010, the population was 330. By 2020, it had grown slightly to 346 people. This information comes from the official U.S. Census.
Education in Lemitar
Students in Lemitar attend schools that are part of the Socorro Consolidated Schools district. The main high school for students from Lemitar is Socorro High School.
See also
- In Spanish: Lemitar para niños
