Paguate, New Mexico facts for kids
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Paguate, New Mexico
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Paguate watchtower, circa 1925
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Location of Paguate, New Mexico
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 Paguate, New Mexico
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Cibola |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.87 sq mi (12.62 km2) |
| • Land | 4.87 sq mi (12.61 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 6,217 ft (1,895 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 474 |
| • Density | 97.35/sq mi (37.59/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
87040
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| Area code(s) | 505 |
| FIPS code | 35-54710 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2409015 |
Paguate is a small community in Cibola County, New Mexico, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that looks like a town but isn't officially governed as one. In 2020, about 474 people lived there.
Where is Paguate Located?
Paguate is found in the northeastern part of Cibola County. It is located within the lands of the Laguna Pueblo, which is a Native American reservation.
Paguate is about 10 miles (16 kilometers) north of the community of Laguna. It is also near Interstate 40, a major highway.
The total area of Paguate is about 4.87 square miles (12.62 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a tiny bit of water.
Who Lives in Paguate?
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| 2020 | 474 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 474 people living in Paguate. Most of the people living here are Native American. A small number of people are White or from two or more races. Some residents are also of Hispanic or Latino background.
There were 148 households in Paguate. A household is a group of people living together. Many households had children under 18. The average household had about three people.
The population includes people of all ages. About 30% of the people were under 18 years old. The median age was 34 years. This means half the people were younger than 34, and half were older.
Education in Paguate
All public schools in Paguate are part of the Grants/Cibola County Schools district. This district manages the schools for students in the area.
See also
In Spanish: Paguate (Nuevo México) para niños
