Cañones

Census-designated place in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico

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Cañones is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, with 85 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 6,667 ft (2,032 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Abiquiu, 5.6 miles E.

About Cañones

Cañones is a census-designated place in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, United States. As of the 2020 census, Cañones had a population of 85. Cañones had a post office until it closed on January 3, 2002.

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Median household income
$103,625
Median home value
$658,300
Median age
68.3
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Cañones, NM population

Cañones had 85 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census85
Density21 per sq mi (8 per km²)

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

Cañones at a glance

StateNew Mexico (NM)
CountyRio Arriba County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population85 (2020)
Land area4.14 sq mi (10.7 km²)
Water area0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²)
Elevation6,667 ft (2,032 m)
Coordinates36.1764° N, 106.4194° W
ZIP code87516
Census code (GEOID)3511310

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

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Frequently asked questions about Cañones

What county is Cañones in?

Cañones is in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico.

What is the population of Cañones, NM?

85 people lived in Cañones at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Cañones, NM?

The ZIP code of Cañones is 87516.

What is the elevation of Cañones?

6,667 feet (2,032 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Cañones?

Abiquiu (5.6 mi), Youngsville (8.3 mi), Coyote (10.6 mi), Medanales (13.5 mi), Chili (15.7 mi).

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