Oasis, New Mexico facts for kids
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Oasis, New Mexico
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Census-designated place
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 Oasis, New Mexico
Location in New Mexico
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Sierra |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.09 sq mi (5.41 km2) |
| • Land | 2.09 sq mi (5.41 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,252 ft (1,296 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 161 |
| • Density | 77.03/sq mi (29.75/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| Area code(s) | 575 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2584168 |
Oasis is a small community in Sierra County, New Mexico, United States. It is known as a "census-designated place." This means it's an area that the U.S. Census Bureau identifies for collecting population data. However, it does not have its own local government like a city or town.
In 2020, about 161 people lived in Oasis.
Where is Oasis Located?
Oasis is located in the state of New Mexico. The U.S. Census Bureau says the community covers an area of about 2.09 square miles (5.41 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Even though Interstate 25 goes through Oasis, there isn't an exit directly into the community. Oasis is roughly halfway between exit 59 and exit 63 on the interstate. Another road, New Mexico State Road 187, also passes through the area. To the east of Oasis, you can find Caballo Lake.
Who Lives in Oasis?
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| 2020 | 161 | — | |
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The population of Oasis was counted in the 2020 census. At that time, 161 people lived there. This number helps us understand how the community has grown or changed over time.
Schools in Oasis
Students living in Oasis attend schools that are part of the Truth or Consequences Municipal Schools district. This school district serves the entire county.
For older students, the secondary schools are Truth or Consequences Middle School and Hot Springs High School. Both of these schools are located in the nearby town of Truth or Consequences.
See also
In Spanish: Oasis (Nuevo México) para niños
