Canjilon
Census-designated place in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico
Canjilon is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, with 228 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 7,785 ft (2,373 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Tierra Amarilla, 17.2 miles NW.
- 228residents (2020 Census)
- 7,785 ftelevation · 2,373 m
- 3.2 sq miland area · 8.3 km²
- 71 / sq mipopulation density
- 87515ZIP code
About Canjilon
Canjilon is a census-designated place in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, United States. As of the 2020 census, Canjilon had a population of 228. Canjilon has a post office, which opened in 1892, with the ZIP code 87515. The community is located along New Mexico State Road 115. Canjilon was first settled in 1870, and by 1880, 35 families lived there.
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- Median home value
- $395,800
- Median age
- 59.3
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Canjilon had 228 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 228 |
|---|---|
| Density | 71 per sq mi (27 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Canjilon at a glance
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
|---|---|
| County | Rio Arriba County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 228 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.21 sq mi (8.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 7,785 ft (2,373 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.4837° N, 106.4240° W |
| ZIP code | 87515 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3510610 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Canjilon
- Tierra Amarilla17.2 mi NW
- El Rito17.4 mi SE
- Ensenada18.2 mi N
- Los Ojos19.2 mi NW
- Brazos20.1 mi NW
- Abiquiu20.3 mi S
- Cañones21.2 mi S
- Youngsville21.5 mi S
- La Madera22.4 mi E
- Ojo Caliente24.5 mi SE
- Coyote25.2 mi SW
- Medanales25.3 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Canjilon
What county is Canjilon in?
Canjilon is in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico.
What is the population of Canjilon, NM?
228 people lived in Canjilon at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Canjilon, NM?
The ZIP code of Canjilon is 87515.
What is the elevation of Canjilon?
7,785 feet (2,373 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Canjilon?
Tierra Amarilla (17.2 mi), El Rito (17.4 mi), Ensenada (18.2 mi), Los Ojos (19.2 mi), Brazos (20.1 mi).
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