Manzano, New Mexico facts for kids
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Manzano, New Mexico
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Location of Manzano, New Mexico
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 Manzano, New Mexico
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Torrance |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.69 sq mi (4.38 km2) |
| • Land | 1.69 sq mi (4.38 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 7,195 ft (2,193 m) |
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| • Total | 26 |
| • Density | 15.38/sq mi (5.94/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| Area code(s) | 505 |
| FIPS code | 35-46730 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2408170 |
Manzano is a small community in Torrance 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 counting people.
In 2000, about 54 people lived here. By 2020, the population was 26. The name "Manzano" comes from the Spanish word for "apple."
Manzano is also part of the larger Albuquerque area. This is a big region that includes Albuquerque and nearby towns.
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Exploring Manzano's Surroundings
Near Manzano, you can find the Quarai Ruins. These ruins are part of the Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument. This monument protects old Native American pueblos and Spanish missions.
Manzano is also special because it is the center of population for New Mexico. This means it's the imaginary spot where the state's population would balance perfectly if everyone weighed the same.
Manzano's Location and Land
Manzano is located in New Mexico. It covers a total area of about 1.7 square miles (4.38 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Who Lives in Manzano?
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| 2020 | 26 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 54 people living in Manzano. There were 17 households, which are groups of people living together. About 12 of these were families.
Many people in Manzano have a Hispanic or Latino background. Some residents are also Native American or White.
About 31.5% of the people were under 18 years old. About 20.4% were 65 years or older. The average age in Manzano was 40 years old.
Learning in Manzano
Children in Manzano attend schools that are part of the Mountainair Public Schools district.
See also
In Spanish: Manzano (Nuevo México) para niños
