La Joya is a census-designated place in Socorro County, New Mexico, United States. The community is located on the east bank of the Rio Grande, 20 miles (32 km) north of Socorro.[3] Its population was 82 as of the 2010 census. La Joya has a post office with ZIP code 87028, which opened on February 28, 1883.[4][5]
La Joya, New Mexico | |
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Census-designated place | |
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![]() ![]() La Joya, New Mexico | |
Coordinates: 34°20′46″N 106°50′44″W | |
Country | United States |
State | New Mexico |
County | Socorro |
Area | |
• Total | 0.94 sq mi (2.43 km2) |
• Land | 0.94 sq mi (2.43 km2) |
• Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
Elevation | 4,724 ft (1,440 m) |
Population (2020)[2] | |
• Total | 80 |
• Density | 85.38/sq mi (32.95/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
ZIP code | 87028 |
Area code | 505 |
GNIS feature ID | 923616[3] |
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2020 | 80 | — | |
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La Joya was settled in 1598 by the Piro Indians, who built a pueblo at the site.[3]
Its school district is Belén Consolidated Schools.[7] Belén High School is the district's comprehensive high school.
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County seat: Socorro | ||
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Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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