Canova

Census-designated place in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico

Aerial view of Canova, New Mexico
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Canova is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, with 102 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 5,774 ft (1,760 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lyden, 1.7 miles SW.

About Canova

Canova is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, United States. As of the 2020 census, Canova had a population of 102. The community is located on the west bank of the Rio Grande. It is named after the extensive irrigation in the area, as it means "sluice" in Spanish.

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Canova, NM population

Canova had 102 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census102
Density121 per sq mi (47 per km²)

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

Canova at a glance

StateNew Mexico (NM)
CountyRio Arriba County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population102 (2020)
Land area0.85 sq mi (2.2 km²)
Water area0.02 sq mi (0.05 km²)
Elevation5,774 ft (1,760 m)
Coordinates36.1678° N, 105.9888° W
ZIP code87582
Census code (GEOID)3511520

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

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Frequently asked questions about Canova

What county is Canova in?

Canova is in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico.

What is the population of Canova, NM?

102 people lived in Canova at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Canova, NM?

The ZIP code of Canova is 87582.

What is the elevation of Canova?

5,774 feet (1,760 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Canova?

Lyden (1.7 mi), Velarde (1.8 mi), Los Luceros (4.6 mi), Dixon (5.5 mi), La Villita (5.9 mi).

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