Placitas, Doña Ana County, New Mexico facts for kids
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Placitas, New Mexico
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Census-designated place
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 Placitas, Doña Ana County, New Mexico
Location in New Mexico
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Doña Ana |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.143 sq mi (0.37 km2) |
| • Land | 0.143 sq mi (0.37 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,068 ft (1,240 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 576 |
| • Density | 4,028/sq mi (1,555/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| Area code(s) | 575 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2584180 |
Placitas is a small community in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, in the United States. It's known as a census-designated place, which means it's an area that the government counts for population statistics, but it's not officially a city or town with its own local government. In 2010, about 576 people lived there. Placitas is located right next to the western edge of Hatch.
Where is Placitas Located?
Placitas is a very small area. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, it covers about 0.143 square miles (which is about 0.37 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Schools in Placitas
Students living in Placitas attend schools that are part of the Hatch Valley Public Schools district. This means that even though Placitas is a small community, its students go to schools in the nearby Hatch Valley area.
See also
- In Spanish: Placitas (condado de Doña Ana) para niños
