Abiquiu
Census-designated place in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico
Abiquiu is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, with 181 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 6,066 ft (1,849 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Cañones, 5.6 miles W.
- 181residents (2020 Census)
- 6,066 ftelevation · 1,849 m
- 1.0 sq miland area · 2.5 km²
- 190 / sq mipopulation density
- 87537ZIP code
About Abiquiu
Abiquiú ( , Spanish pronunciation: [aβiˈkju], Tewa: Phéshú Búuˀu pronounced [féʃú búːʔù]; Northern Tiwa: Gultɨdda) is a census-designated place in Rio Arriba County, in northern New Mexico in the southwestern United States, about 53 miles (85 km) north of Santa Fe. As of 2010, the population was 231. Abiquiú's one school, an elementary school, is part of the Española Public Schools.
Abiquiú is a Spanish adaptation of Tewa Phéshú Búuˀu, meaning "timber end town". In Tewa, it has been reinterpreted as deriving from Ávéh Shúu (pronounced [ɑ́vé ʃúː]), meaning "chokecherry point".
Due to its settling by Tewa families returning from residency among the Hopi people, Abiquiú has also been called Khoesóˀon Ówîngeh (pronounced [xòːsóʔòŋ ʔówîŋɡè], "Hopi village"), Khoesóˀon being a nickname for the Hopi people used by the Tewa, literally meaning "big leggings".
It is also called Santo Tomás de Abiquiú and the Pueblo of Santo Tomás de Abiquiú. In the mid-18th century, the Spanish crown provided land grants to genízaros here and in other places to establish buffer towns to defend the frontier from raiding tribes such as the Comanche.
Abiquiú was one of the homes of American artist Georgia O'Keeffe from 1929 until 1984. The Georgia O'Keeffe Home and Studio is in Abiquiú. The artist also owned property at the nearby Ghost Ranch. Many of her paintings depict scenes near Abiquiú.
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Abiquiu had 181 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 181 |
|---|---|
| Density | 190 per sq mi (73 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Abiquiu at a glance
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
|---|---|
| County | Rio Arriba County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 181 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.95 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Elevation | 6,066 ft (1,849 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.2017° N, 106.3239° W |
| ZIP code | 87537 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3500310 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Abiquiu
- Cañones5.6 mi W
- Medanales8.3 mi E
- Chili11.7 mi SE
- El Rito12.3 mi NE
- Youngsville13.6 mi W
- El Duende14.2 mi SE
- Hernandez15.2 mi SE
- Chamita15.8 mi SE
- Coyote16.2 mi W
- Pueblito16.2 mi SE
- La Villita16.5 mi SE
- Alcalde16.9 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Abiquiu
What county is Abiquiu in?
Abiquiu is in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico.
What is the population of Abiquiu, NM?
181 people lived in Abiquiu at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Abiquiu, NM?
The ZIP code of Abiquiu is 87537.
What is the elevation of Abiquiu?
6,066 feet (1,849 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Abiquiu?
Cañones (5.6 mi), Medanales (8.3 mi), Chili (11.7 mi), El Rito (12.3 mi), Youngsville (13.6 mi).
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