Cañon

Census-designated place in Sandoval County, New Mexico

Aerial view of Cañon, New Mexico
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Cañon is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Sandoval County, New Mexico, with 317 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 5,689 ft (1,734 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Jemez Pueblo, 4.6 miles S.

About Cañon

Cañon (Jemez: Gǎyų) is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Sandoval County, New Mexico, United States. As of the 2020 census, Cañon had a population of 317. New Mexico State Road 4 passes through the community.

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Median home value
$651,300
Median age
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Cañon, NM population

Cañon had 317 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census317
Density20 per sq mi (8 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Cañon at a glance

StateNew Mexico (NM)
CountySandoval County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population317 (2020)
Land area16.11 sq mi (41.7 km²)
Elevation5,689 ft (1,734 m)
Coordinates35.6718° N, 106.7527° W
ZIP code87024
Census code (GEOID)3510770

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Cañon

What county is Cañon in?

Cañon is in Sandoval County, New Mexico.

What is the population of Cañon, NM?

317 people lived in Cañon at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Cañon, NM?

The ZIP code of Cañon is 87024.

What is the elevation of Cañon?

5,689 feet (1,734 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Cañon?

Jemez Pueblo (4.6 mi), Ponderosa (5.6 mi), San Ysidro (7.8 mi), Jemez Springs (7.8 mi), Zia Pueblo (10.0 mi).

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