Taos Pueblo, New Mexico facts for kids
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Taos Pueblo, New Mexico
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Taos Pueblo
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Location of Taos Pueblo, New Mexico
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 Taos Pueblo, New Mexico
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Taos |
| Area | |
| • Total | 15.60 sq mi (40.40 km2) |
| • Land | 15.60 sq mi (40.40 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 7,119 ft (2,170 m) |
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| • Total | 1,196 |
| • Density | 76.67/sq mi (29.60/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−07:00 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−06:00 (MDT) |
| ZIP Code |
87571
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| Area code(s) | 575 |
| FIPS code | 35-76410 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0928824 |
Taos Pueblo is a special place in New Mexico, United States. It is a census-designated place (CDP) located just north of the town of Taos. In 2020, about 1,196 people lived there.
Taos Pueblo is famous for its ancient buildings. It is the only Native American community that is both a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and a National Historic Landmark. This means it's recognized as super important globally and in the U.S.
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Where is Taos Pueblo?
Taos Pueblo is located in Taos County. You can find it at these coordinates: 36°26′55″N 105°33′14″W / 36.44861°N 105.55389°W. A river called Rio Pueblo de Taos flows right through the community.
The total area of Taos Pueblo is about 15.6 square miles (40.5 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Culture and History
The multi-storied adobe buildings at Taos Pueblo are very old. People have lived in them for more than 1,000 years! These buildings are made from earth and straw, which helps keep them cool in summer and warm in winter.
The people of Taos Pueblo have a rich history and culture. They have kept their traditions alive for centuries. It is a living community where people continue to live and practice their ancestral ways.
Population and People
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| 2020 | 1,196 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 1,264 people living in Taos Pueblo. Most of the people living here are Native American. A small number of people are White or from other backgrounds. Some people are also Hispanic or Latino.
About 29.5% of the homes had children under 18 living there. The average household had about 2.87 people. The average family had about 3.39 people.
The population is spread out in terms of age. About 26.1% of the people were under 18 years old. About 14.5% were 65 years or older. The average age of people in Taos Pueblo was 36 years old.
Education
Children in Taos Pueblo go to schools run by Taos Municipal Schools. This includes Taos High School.
There is also a school called Taos Day School located in Taos Pueblo. It is operated by the Bureau of Indian Education.
Images for kids
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Landscape of Taos Pueblo, Rio Pueblo de Taos, and the Sangre de Cristo Mountains
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Taos Pueblo Cemetery
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See also
In Spanish: Pueblo de Taos para niños
