Placitas, New Mexico facts for kids

Placitas is a Spanish word that means "little places" or "small plazas." In New Mexico, United States, several communities share this name. When you see "Placitas," it might be talking about one of these different locations.

What is a Census-Designated Place?

A census-designated place (often shortened to CDP) is a special area identified by the United States Census Bureau. It's like a town or village that doesn't have its own official local government, but it still has a name and a community of people living there. CDPs are created just for gathering and reporting information during the census, which is a count of all the people in the country.

Placitas in New Mexico

There are a few places named Placitas in New Mexico:

Placitas in Doña Ana County

• This Placitas is a census-designated place located in Doña Ana County, New Mexico. It is a community where people live, but it doesn't have its own mayor or city council.

Placitas in Sandoval County

• Another Placitas is found in Sandoval County, New Mexico. This is also a census-designated place, meaning it's a community recognized for census purposes without its own local government.

Placitas in Sierra County

• A third Placitas is located in Sierra County, New Mexico. This particular Placitas is known as the northern or eastern end point of New Mexico State Road 142. State roads are important routes that connect different towns and areas within a state.