Nogal, New Mexico facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Nogal, New Mexico
Census-designated place
Nogal, New Mexico Location in New Mexico Show map of New Mexico Nogal, New Mexico Location in the United States Show map of the United States
Country	United States
State	New Mexico
County	Lincoln
Area
• Total	7.61 sq mi (19.71 km2)
• Land	7.61 sq mi (19.71 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	6,798 ft (2,072 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	105
• Density	13.80/sq mi (5.33/km2)
Time zone	UTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP code	88341
Area code(s)	575
GNIS feature ID	2584164
FIPS code	35-52190

Nogal is a small community in Lincoln County, New Mexico, United States. It is called a "census-designated place" because the government counts its population separately. This is true even though it is not officially a city or town. In 2010, about 96 people lived there. By 2020, the population grew slightly to 105. Nogal has its own post office and a special ZIP code, 88341. This post office first opened on November 9, 1880.

Where is Nogal?

Nogal is located in the southwestern part of Lincoln County. It sits in a valley next to Nogal Creek. This area is at the northern end of the Sierra Blanca mountains. New Mexico State Road 37 goes right through Nogal. This road connects Nogal to other nearby places.

If you go northwest about 12 miles (19 km), you'll reach Carrizozo. Carrizozo is the main town, or "county seat," for Lincoln County. If you travel south about 18 miles (29 km), you'll find Ruidoso. Ruidoso is the biggest community in the whole county.

Who Lives in Nogal?

The United States government counts how many people live in different places every ten years. This is called a census. In 2010, the census showed that 96 people lived in Nogal. By the time of the 2020 census, the population had grown to 105 people.

Schools in Nogal

Students in Nogal attend schools that are part of the Carrizozo Municipal Schools district. This is the local school district for the area.