Chama
Village in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico
Chama is a village in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, with 917 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 7,871 ft (2,399 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Brazos, 9.6 miles S.
- 917residents (2020 Census)
- 7,871 ftelevation · 2,399 m
- 2.9 sq miland area · 7.5 km²
- 318 / sq mipopulation density
- 87520ZIP code
About Chama
Chama is a village in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, United States. The population was 917 at the 2020 census. The village is located in the Rocky Mountains about 7 miles (11 km) south of the Colorado-New Mexico border.
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Living in Chama
- Median household income
- $30,694
- Median home value
- $189,100
- Median rent
- $570/mo
- Median age
- 64.4
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Chama had 917 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 917 |
|---|---|
| Density | 318 per sq mi (123 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Chama at a glance
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
|---|---|
| County | Rio Arriba County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 917 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.88 sq mi (7.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km²) |
| Elevation | 7,871 ft (2,399 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.8901° N, 106.5842° W |
| ZIP code | 87520 |
| Official website | chamavillage.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3513970 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Chama
- Brazos9.6 mi S
- Los Ojos10.5 mi S
- Ensenada11.3 mi S
- Tierra Amarilla12.8 mi S
- Lumberton19.6 mi W
- Dulce23.4 mi W
- Canjilon29.5 mi S
- Antonito, CO34.2 mi NE
- Conejos, CO34.2 mi NE
- Pagosa Springs, CO34.6 mi NW
- Capulin, CO37.8 mi NE
- El Rito44.7 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Chama
What county is Chama in?
Chama is in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico.
What is the population of Chama, NM?
917 people lived in Chama at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Chama, NM?
The ZIP code of Chama is 87520.
What is the elevation of Chama?
7,871 feet (2,399 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Chama?
Brazos (9.6 mi), Los Ojos (10.5 mi), Ensenada (11.3 mi), Tierra Amarilla (12.8 mi), Lumberton (19.6 mi).
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