Paradise Hills, New Mexico facts for kids
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Paradise Hills, New Mexico
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 Paradise Hills, New Mexico
Location in New Mexico
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Bernalillo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.02 sq mi (2.65 km2) |
| • Land | 1.02 sq mi (2.65 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 5,335 ft (1,626 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,329 |
| • Density | 4,231.67/sq mi (1,634.37/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| Area code(s) | 505 |
| FIPS code | 35-55270 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2584172 |
Paradise Hills is a small community in Bernalillo County, New Mexico, in the United States. It's not a city, but a special kind of area called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a place where many people live, but it doesn't have its own city government. In 2020, about 4,329 people lived here. Paradise Hills is also part of the larger Albuquerque area.
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Where is Paradise Hills?
Paradise Hills is found in the northern part of Bernalillo County. It sits on high land that rises up from the west side of the Rio Grande river valley. This community is completely surrounded by the city of Albuquerque.
To the east, Paradise Hills is next to the Paradise Hills Golf Course. This golf course used to be known as Desert Greens Golf Course. The United States Census Bureau says that Paradise Hills covers an area of about 2.6 square kilometers (1.02 square miles). All of this area is land.
How Many People Live Here?
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| 2020 | 4,329 | — | |
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The population of Paradise Hills was counted in the 2020 census. At that time, 4,329 people lived in the community.
Schools in Paradise Hills
Students in Paradise Hills attend schools that are part of the Albuquerque Public Schools district.
Famous Events in Paradise Hills
A movie called Lonely Are the Brave was filmed in Paradise Hills. The film was made by Kirk Douglas's production company, Joel Productions. Filming started on May 1, 1961. At that time, the land was managed by a company called Horizon Land Corporation.
See also
In Spanish: Paradise Hills (Nuevo México) para niños
