Whites City, New Mexico facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Whites City, New Mexico
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White's City, en route to
Carlsbad Caverns National Park |
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 Whites City, New Mexico
Location in New Mexico
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| Country | United States | |
| State | New Mexico | |
| County | Eddy | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 0.43 sq mi (1.12 km2) | |
| • Land | 0.43 sq mi (1.12 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) | |
| Elevation | 3,662 ft (1,116 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 14 | |
| • Density | 32.26/sq mi (12.46/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) | |
| ZIP code |
88268
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| Area code(s) | 575 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 2584237 | |
Whites City, sometimes spelled White's City, is a small community in Eddy County, New Mexico, United States. It is known as a census-designated place. This means it's an area that the government counts for population information, but it doesn't have its own official city government. Whites City has a post office with a special code, 88268.
A Town for Visitors
Whites City started in the 1920s. A person named Charlie White created it. He wanted to build a place for people visiting the amazing Carlsbad Caverns National Park. So, Whites City became a resort town. It offers places to stay and things to do for tourists.
Getting There
Many roads go through Whites City. These include U.S. Route 62, U.S. Route 180, and New Mexico State Road 7. These roads help visitors easily reach the nearby national park.
Community Life
Whites City is part of the Carlsbad Municipal School District. This school district helps educate students in the area. Older students from Whites City might attend Carlsbad High School.
Who Lives Here?
According to the 2020 census, 14 people live in Whites City. This shows it's a very small community. Its main purpose is to serve as a gateway for tourists visiting the famous caverns.
See also
In Spanish: Whites City (Nuevo México) para niños
