Moquino, New Mexico facts for kids
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Moquino, New Mexico
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 Moquino, New Mexico
Location in New Mexico
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Cibola |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.70 sq mi (1.81 km2) |
| • Land | 0.70 sq mi (1.81 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 6,103 ft (1,860 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 31 |
| • Density | 44.29/sq mi (17.10/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| Area code(s) | 505 |
| FIPS code | 35-50020 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2584156 |
Moquino is a small community located in Cibola County, New Mexico, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's an area defined by the government for counting people, but it's not an officially incorporated town or city. In 2020, about 31 people lived in Moquino.
Where is Moquino?
Moquino is found in the northeastern part of Cibola County. It shares borders with other small communities: Bibo is to its west, and Seboyeta is to its northwest. A major highway, Interstate 40, is about 14 miles (23 kilometers) south of Moquino, near the town of Laguna. The total area of Moquino is about 0.7 square miles (1.8 square kilometers), and all of it is land.
How Many People Live Here?
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| 2020 | 31 | — | |
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The number of people living in Moquino has changed a little over time. In 2010, the population was 37 people. By 2020, the population was recorded as 31 people.
Education
Students in Moquino attend public schools that are part of the Grants/Cibola County Schools district. This district manages all the public schools in Cibola County.
