Whites City, New Mexico facts for kids
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Whites City, New Mexico
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White's City, en route to
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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 also spelled White's City, is a census-designated place and unincorporated community in Eddy County, New Mexico, United States. Whites City has a post office with ZIP code 88268.
Whites City began in the 1920s as a commercial resort owned by Charlie White. The community is primarily a resort town for visitors to nearby Carlsbad Caverns National Park. U.S. Route 62, 180, and New Mexico State Road 7 all pass through the community.
It is within the Carlsbad Municipal School District, which operates Carlsbad High School.
Demographics
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| 2020 | 14 | — | |
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See also
In Spanish: Whites City (Nuevo México) para niños
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