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San Luis, New Mexico
San Luis, New Mexico is located in New Mexico
San Luis, New Mexico
San Luis, New Mexico
Location in New Mexico
Country United States
State New Mexico
County Sandoval
Area
 • Total 8.28 sq mi (21.45 km2)
 • Land 8.28 sq mi (21.45 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
6,243 ft (1,903 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 32
 • Density 3.86/sq mi (1.49/km2)
Time zone UTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-6 (MDT)
Area code(s) 505
GNIS feature ID 915895

San Luis is a small, quiet place in Sandoval County, New Mexico, in the United States. It is called an unincorporated community and a census-designated place. This means it's a group of homes that isn't officially a town or city, but the government counts its people.

In 2010, about 59 people lived here. By 2020, the population was 32. A road called New Mexico State Road 279 goes right through San Luis.

Where is San Luis?

San Luis is located in New Mexico. It is found at specific geographic coordinates. These coordinates help people find its exact spot on a map.

The U.S. Census Bureau says that San Luis covers about 8.28 square miles. All of this area is land. There are no large lakes or rivers within its boundaries.

Who Lives in San Luis?

The number of people living in San Luis has changed over time.

  • In 2010, the population was 59 people.
  • In 2020, the population was 32 people.

These numbers come from the U.S. Decennial Census. This is a big count of everyone living in the United States, done every ten years.

Schools in San Luis

Children living in San Luis go to schools that are part of the Cuba Independent Schools district. This district helps make sure kids in the area get an education.

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: San Luis (Nuevo México) para niños

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