Lemitar is a census-designated place in Socorro County, New Mexico, United States. Its population was 330 as of the 2010 census.[4] Lemitar has a post office with ZIP code 87823.[5][6] Exit 156 on Interstate 25 serves the community.
Lemitar, New Mexico | |
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Census-designated place | |
![]() ![]() Lemitar, New Mexico | |
Coordinates: 34°09′35″N 106°54′37″W | |
Country | United States |
State | New Mexico |
County | Socorro |
Area | |
• Total | 1.37 sq mi (3.55 km2) |
• Land | 1.37 sq mi (3.55 km2) |
• Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
Elevation | 4,642 ft (1,415 m) |
Population (2020)[2] | |
• Total | 346 |
• Density | 252.37/sq mi (97.41/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
ZIP code | 87823 |
Area code | 575 |
GNIS feature ID | 923619[3] |
Lemitar is located at 34.155034°N 106.912241°W / 34.155034; -106.912241. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the community has an area of 1.371 square miles (3.55 km2), all land.[7]
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2020 | 346 | — | |
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It is within Socorro Consolidated Schools.[9] Socorro High School is the comprehensive high school of the district.
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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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