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Nakaibito, New Mexico
Mexican Springs
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Location in McKinley County and the state of New Mexico
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 Nakaibito, New Mexico
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Mexico |
| County | McKinley |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.00 sq mi (18.12 km2) |
| • Land | 7.00 sq mi (18.12 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 6,378 ft (1,944 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 355 |
| • Density | 50.73/sq mi (19.59/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
87320 ("Mexican Springs")
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| Area code(s) | 505 |
| FIPS code | 35-50860 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2408899 |
Nakaibito (Navajo: Naakaii Bitoʼ) (also known as Mexican Springs) is a small community in McKinley County, New Mexico, in the United States. It's known as a census-designated place (CDP). In 2020, about 355 people lived there. The community also has a post office called Mexican Springs.
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Geography of Nakaibito
Nakaibito is located in the northwestern part of McKinley County. It is about 3 miles (5 km) west of U.S. Route 491. The community is also about 22 miles (35 km) north of Gallup, which is the main city of the county.
Land and Water in Nakaibito
The area of Nakaibito is about 7 square miles (18 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There are no large bodies of water like lakes or big rivers directly in the community. Water from the area flows into Figueredo Wash. This wash then leads to Coyote Wash, which is part of the Chaco River system. The Chaco River eventually flows into the San Juan River, and then into the Colorado River.
People of Nakaibito
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 455 | — | |
| 2010 | 466 | 2.4% | |
| 2020 | 355 | −23.8% | |
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In 2000, there were 455 people living in Nakaibito. This included 117 households and 91 families. Most of the people living here were Native American.
Households and Families
Many households in Nakaibito had children under 18 living with them. About 44% of households were married couples living together. Some households were led by a female without a husband present. The average household had about 3 to 4 people.
Age Groups
The population of Nakaibito includes people of all ages. In 2000, about 38% of the people were under 18 years old. About 12% were young adults aged 18 to 24. The median age in the community was 25 years old. This means half the people were younger than 25, and half were older.
Education in Nakaibito
Students in Nakaibito attend schools that are part of the Gallup-McKinley County Schools district.
Local Schools
The schools that Nakaibito students are assigned to are all located in Tohatchi. These include Tohatchi Elementary School, Tohatchi Middle School, and Tohatchi High School.
Archaeological Discoveries
Many studies have been done to learn about the history of the Nakaibito area. These studies, called archaeological investigations, look for old objects and signs of past human life. Similar work has also been done in the nearby community of Tohatchi.
See also
In Spanish: Nakaibito (Nuevo México) para niños
