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

Gallina is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, with 299 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 7,598 ft (2,316 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Regina, 7.0 miles SW.
- 299residents (2020 Census)
- 7,598 ftelevation · 2,316 m
- 6.3 sq miland area · 16.3 km²
- 47 / sq mipopulation density
- 87046ZIP code
About Gallina
Gallina is a census-designated place (CDP) in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, United States. As of the 2020 census, Gallina had a population of 299. Gallina has a post office with ZIP code 87017. New Mexico State Road 96 passes through the community.
Gallina is derived from the Spanish word gallina, meaning "hen", and used figuratively to denote a coward.
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Living in Gallina
- Median household income
- $77,629
- Median home value
- $196,100
- Median age
- 40.6
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Gallina had 299 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 299 |
|---|---|
| Density | 47 per sq mi (18 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Gallina at a glance
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
|---|---|
| County | Rio Arriba County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 299 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.30 sq mi (16.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 7,598 ft (2,316 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.2356° N, 106.8311° W |
| ZIP code | 87046 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3528180 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Gallina
- Regina7.0 mi SW
- La Jara10.9 mi SW
- Lindrith12.8 mi NW
- Coyote13.8 mi SE
- Youngsville15.0 mi E
- Cuba17.1 mi SW
- Cañones23.3 mi E
- La Cueva27.3 mi SE
- Abiquiu28.4 mi E
- Canjilon28.4 mi NE
- Jemez Springs32.9 mi S
- Ojo Encino34.7 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Gallina
What county is Gallina in?
Gallina is in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico.
What is the population of Gallina, NM?
299 people lived in Gallina at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Gallina, NM?
The ZIP code of Gallina is 87046.
What is the elevation of Gallina?
7,598 feet (2,316 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Gallina?
Regina (7.0 mi), La Jara (10.9 mi), Lindrith (12.8 mi), Coyote (13.8 mi), Youngsville (15.0 mi).
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