Ponderosa Pine, New Mexico facts for kids
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Ponderosa Pine, New Mexico
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 Ponderosa Pine, New Mexico
Location in New Mexico
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Bernalillo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.07 sq mi (20.91 km2) |
| • Land | 8.07 sq mi (20.91 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 7,513 ft (2,290 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,092 |
| • Density | 135.28/sq mi (52.23/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| Area code(s) | 505 |
| FIPS code | 35-59120 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2584184 |
Ponderosa Pine is a small community in Bernalillo County, New Mexico, United States. It's known as a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's an area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for statistical purposes, but it's not an officially incorporated city or town. In 2010, about 1,195 people lived here. Ponderosa Pine is also part of the larger Albuquerque area.
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Geography of Ponderosa Pine
Ponderosa Pine is located in the southeastern part of Bernalillo County. To its north, you'll find the community of Cedro. To the west, it shares a border with the Cibola National Forest, a large natural area.
Roads and Travel
New Mexico State Road 337 runs right through Ponderosa Pine. This road goes north for about 10 miles (16 km) to Tijeras and Interstate 40. Interstate 40 is a major highway that crosses the United States.
Land Area
According to the United States Census Bureau, the Ponderosa Pine CDP covers a total area of about 20.9 square kilometers (8.1 square miles). Almost all of this area is land.
Population of Ponderosa Pine
How Many People Live Here?
The population of Ponderosa Pine was counted in the 2020 United States Census. At that time, 1,092 people lived in the community. This number helps us understand how many residents call Ponderosa Pine home.
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| 2020 | 1,092 | — | |
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Education in Ponderosa Pine
Students living in Ponderosa Pine attend schools that are part of the Albuquerque Public Schools system. This is the largest school district in New Mexico.
See also
In Spanish: Ponderosa Pine (Nuevo México) para niños
