San Cristobal, New Mexico facts for kids
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San Cristobal, New Mexico
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Census-designated place
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Capilla de San Cristobal in San Cristobal, New Mexico
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 San Cristobal, New Mexico
Location in New Mexico
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Taos |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.89 sq mi (17.83 km2) |
| • Land | 6.89 sq mi (17.83 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 7,799 ft (2,377 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 206 |
| • Density | 29.92/sq mi (11.55/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
87564
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| Area code(s) | 575 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2629124 |
San Cristobal is a small community located in Taos County, New Mexico. It is called a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it is a special area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for collecting population data. In 2010, about 273 people lived here. San Cristobal has its own post office with the ZIP code 87564.
Where is San Cristobal?
San Cristobal is found in the state of New Mexico, in the southwestern part of the United States. The community covers an area of about 6.886 square miles (17.83 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
Who Lives in San Cristobal?
In 2020, the population of San Cristobal was 206 people. The community is home to a mix of different ethnic groups. The main groups include White (Hispanic), White (Non-Hispanic), and American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic). There are also smaller numbers of Other (Hispanic) and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents.
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| 2020 | 206 | — | |
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Learning in San Cristobal
Students living in San Cristobal attend schools that are part of the Taos Municipal Schools district. One of the schools in this district is Taos High School.
See also
In Spanish: San Cristóbal (Nuevo México) para niños
