Canjilon is a census-designated place in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, United States.[4] Its population was 256 as of the 2010 census.[4] Canjilon has a post office with ZIP code 87515.[5][6] The community is located along New Mexico State Road 115. Canjilon was first settled in 1870, and by 1880, 35 families lived here.[7]
Canjilon, New Mexico | |
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Census-designated place | |
![]() ![]() Canjilon, New Mexico | |
Coordinates: 36°28′46″N 106°26′16″W | |
Country | United States |
State | New Mexico |
County | Rio Arriba |
Area | |
• Total | 3.21 sq mi (8.31 km2) |
• Land | 3.21 sq mi (8.31 km2) |
• Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
Elevation | 7,785 ft (2,373 m) |
Population (2020)[2] | |
• Total | 228 |
• Density | 71.07/sq mi (27.44/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
ZIP code | 87515 |
Area code | 575 |
GNIS feature ID | 928699[3] |
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Census | Pop. | %± | |
2020 | 228 | — | |
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It is within the Chama Valley Independent Schools school district.[9]
Municipalities and communities of Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, United States | ||
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County seat: Tierra Amarilla | ||
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Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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