Watrous, New Mexico facts for kids
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Watrous, New Mexico
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Census-designated place
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 Watrous, New Mexico
Location in New Mexico
Watrous, New Mexico
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Mora |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.57 sq mi (1.48 km2) |
| • Land | 0.57 sq mi (1.47 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 6,421 ft (1,957 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 99 |
| • Density | 173.99/sq mi (67.14/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
87753
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| Area code(s) | 575 |
| GNIS feature ID | 896280 |
Watrous is a small community, also known as a census-designated place, located in Mora County, New Mexico, United States. In 2020, about 99 people lived there.
Watrous has its own post office with the ZIP code 87753, which first opened a long time ago on April 14, 1868. The community is found right along Interstate 25, a major highway. It was named after Samuel Watrous, a merchant and landowner who moved to New Mexico from Vermont in 1835.
Population in Watrous
A census-designated place is a special area that the United States Census Bureau defines for gathering population data. It's like a town, but it doesn't have its own local government.
In 2020, the population of Watrous was 99 people. This number helps us understand how many people live in the area.
Education in Watrous
Students in Watrous attend schools that are part of the Las Vegas City Schools district. The main high school for students from Watrous is Robertson High School.
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In Spanish: Watrous (Nuevo México) para niños
