Chamita
Census-designated place in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico
Chamita is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, with 1,005 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 5,725 ft (1,745 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Pueblito, 0.7 miles E.
- 1,005residents (2020 Census)
- 5,725 ftelevation · 1,745 m
- 3.9 sq miland area · 10.0 km²
- 261 / sq mipopulation density
- 87566ZIP code
About Chamita
Chamita (Tewa: Wheveh Yây Géh Núugéh) is a census-designated place in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, United States. As of the 2020 census, Chamita had a population of 1,005. New Mexico State Road 74 passes through the community. During its earlier years, the community was known as San Pedro De Chamita and served as the first county seat for Rio Arriba county.
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Living in Chamita
- Median household income
- $68,472
- Median home value
- $222,300
- Median rent
- $938/mo
- Median age
- 38.9
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Chamita had 1,005 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,005 |
|---|---|
| Density | 261 per sq mi (101 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Chamita at a glance
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
|---|---|
| County | Rio Arriba County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,005 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.85 sq mi (10.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.05 sq mi (0.14 km²) |
| Elevation | 5,725 ft (1,745 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.0693° N, 106.0938° W |
| ZIP code | 87566 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3514180 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Chamita
- Pueblito0.7 mi E
- Hernandez1.6 mi SW
- El Duende2.0 mi W
- San Jose2.3 mi S
- Alcalde2.3 mi NE
- La Villita3.1 mi NE
- Ohkay Owingeh3.1 mi SE
- Chili4.1 mi NW
- Los Luceros4.4 mi NE
- Española4.7 mi S
- Santa Cruz6.1 mi SE
- Cuartelez6.7 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Chamita
What county is Chamita in?
Chamita is in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico.
What is the population of Chamita, NM?
1,005 people lived in Chamita at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Chamita, NM?
The ZIP code of Chamita is 87566.
What is the elevation of Chamita?
5,725 feet (1,745 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Chamita?
Pueblito (0.7 mi), Hernandez (1.6 mi), El Duende (2.0 mi), San Jose (2.3 mi), Alcalde (2.3 mi).
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