Ojo Amarillo, New Mexico facts for kids
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Ojo Amarillo
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Location of Ojo Amarillo, New Mexico
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 Ojo Amarillo
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Mexico |
| County | San Juan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.97 sq mi (5.09 km2) |
| • Land | 1.97 sq mi (5.09 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 5,407 ft (1,648 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 696 |
| • Density | 354.20/sq mi (136.79/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| Area code(s) | 505 |
| FIPS code | 35-53485 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2408981 |
Ojo Amarillo (which means "Yellow Eye" in Spanish, and is called Tó Łitsooí in Navajo) is a small community in San Juan County, New Mexico, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population, but it's not officially a city or town.
In 2020, about 696 people lived in Ojo Amarillo. This community is part of the larger Farmington area.
Location and Land
Ojo Amarillo is located in the state of New Mexico. It is entirely land, with no water areas like lakes or rivers within its borders.
The total area of Ojo Amarillo is about 1.9 square miles (5.09 square kilometers). This makes it a fairly small community in terms of size.
Who Lives in Ojo Amarillo?
The people who live in Ojo Amarillo make up a diverse community. Most residents are Native American. There are also people of White, African American, and other backgrounds.
In 2000, there were 829 people living here. Many households in Ojo Amarillo have children. In fact, almost half of the population was under 18 years old. This means it's a community with many young people and families.
Education in the Community
Students in Ojo Amarillo attend schools managed by the Central Consolidated Schools district. This school district also serves other communities in the western part of San Juan County.
See also
In Spanish: Ojo Amarillo (Nuevo México) para niños
