Cañones
Census-designated place in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico

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.
- 85residents (2020 Census)
- 6,667 ftelevation · 2,032 m
- 4.1 sq miland area · 10.7 km²
- 21 / sq mipopulation density
- 87516ZIP code
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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Living in Cañones
- Median household income
- $103,625
- Median home value
- $658,300
- Median age
- 68.3
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Cañones had 85 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 85 |
|---|---|
| Density | 21 per sq mi (8 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Cañones at a glance
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
|---|---|
| County | Rio Arriba County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 85 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.14 sq mi (10.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 6,667 ft (2,032 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.1764° N, 106.4194° W |
| ZIP code | 87516 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3511310 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Cañones
- Abiquiu5.6 mi E
- Youngsville8.3 mi W
- Coyote10.6 mi W
- Medanales13.5 mi E
- Chili15.7 mi E
- El Rito17.4 mi NE
- El Duende17.8 mi SE
- Hernandez18.7 mi SE
- Chamita19.6 mi E
- Pueblito20.2 mi E
- San Jose20.3 mi SE
- Los Alamos20.8 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
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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