City of the Sun is an intentional community and census-designated place in Luna County, New Mexico, United States. Its population was 33 as of the 2020 census.[4] The community, which is on the northern border of Columbus, was founded in 1972.[5]
City of the Sun, New Mexico | |
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Census-designated place | |
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Coordinates: 31°50′49″N 107°39′01″W | |
Country | United States |
State | New Mexico |
County | Luna |
Area | |
• Total | 0.25 sq mi (0.66 km2) |
• Land | 0.25 sq mi (0.66 km2) |
• Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
Elevation | 4,140 ft (1,260 m) |
Population (2020)[2] | |
• Total | 33 |
• Density | 130.43/sq mi (50.33/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
Area code | 575 |
GNIS feature ID | 2584077[3] |
Like other areas in Luna County, the community is in the Deming Public Schools school district.[6]
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Census | Pop. | %± | |
2020 | 33 | — | |
U.S. Decennial Census[7][2] |
Municipalities and communities of Luna County, New Mexico, United States | ||
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County seat: Deming | ||
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