Pueblito, New Mexico facts for kids
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Pueblito, New Mexico
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 Pueblito, New Mexico
Location in New Mexico
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Rio Arriba |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.61 sq mi (1.58 km2) |
| • Land | 0.61 sq mi (1.58 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 5,702 ft (1,738 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 91 |
| • Density | 149.43/sq mi (57.70/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| Area code(s) | 505 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2584185 |
Pueblito is a small community in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, United States. It is known as a census-designated place, which means it's an area that the government counts for population statistics. In 2020, about 91 people lived there.
Pueblito was first settled in the 1850s. The people who started the community came from a nearby place called La Parida. Their old home was flooded by the Rio Grande river, so they moved to start a new life in Pueblito.
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Exploring Pueblito's Location
Pueblito is located in the state of New Mexico. It is part of Rio Arriba County. This community sits at an elevation of 5,702 feet above sea level. That's pretty high up!
How Big is Pueblito?
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Pueblito covers a total area of about 0.61 square miles. This entire area is land, with no large bodies of water inside its borders.
Who Lives in Pueblito?
The word "demographics" helps us understand who lives in a place. It looks at things like population numbers.
Pueblito's Population Over Time
The population of Pueblito has been counted by the U.S. government.
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| 2020 | 91 | — | |
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In 2020, the population of Pueblito was 91 people. This number helps us see how the community has grown or changed over the years.
Learning in Pueblito
Education is important for every community. The students in Pueblito attend schools that are part of the Española Public Schools district.
High School for Pueblito Students
When students from Pueblito are ready for high school, they typically go to Española Valley High School. This school serves as the main public high school for the area.
See also
- In Spanish: Pueblito (Nuevo México) para niños
