Soham, New Mexico facts for kids
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Soham, New Mexico
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 Soham, New Mexico
Location in New Mexico
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Mexico |
| County | San Miguel |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.55 sq mi (4.01 km2) |
| • Land | 1.55 sq mi (4.01 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 6,132 ft (1,869 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 147 |
| • Density | 95.02/sq mi (36.69/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| Area code(s) | 505 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2584219 |
Soham is a small, special kind of community in San Miguel County, New Mexico, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a place where people live together, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Soham is also a census-designated place, which means the U.S. Census Bureau counts the people living there for official records. In 2010, about 210 people lived in Soham. It is easy to find because it's close to a big road called Interstate 25.
About Soham
Soham is a quiet place in New Mexico. It's not a big city, but it's where people have built their homes and lives. Being an unincorporated community means that local services, like roads or police, might be managed by the county government instead of a separate town government.
Where is Soham?
Soham is located in San Miguel County, New Mexico. The U.S. Census Bureau has measured its size. The community covers an area of about 1.55 square miles (4.01 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within its official boundaries. Soham is situated near Exit 319 on Interstate 25, making it accessible by road.
Who Lives in Soham?
The number of people living in Soham changes over time. According to the 2020 census, 147 people lived in Soham. This information helps us understand how communities grow or change.
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| 2020 | 147 | — | |
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Schools in Soham
Children living in Soham attend schools that are part of the Pecos Independent Schools district. This district provides education for students in the area.
See also
In Spanish: Soham (Nuevo México) para niños
