Hanover

Census-designated place in Grant County, New Mexico

Aerial view of Hanover, New Mexico
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Hanover is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Grant County, New Mexico, with 144 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 6,368 ft (1,941 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Cobre, 2.7 miles SW.

About Hanover

Hanover is a census-designated place in Grant County, New Mexico, United States. As of the 2020 census, Hanover had a population of 144. Hanover has a post office with ZIP code 88041. New Mexico State Road 152 and New Mexico State Road 356 pass through the community. The town was named after the local Hanover Mines. Sofio Henkel, one of the original settlers, came from Hanover, Germany, in 1841 and mined until 1843, when he was driven away by Apaches.

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Median age
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Hanover, NM population

Hanover had 144 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census144
Density103 per sq mi (40 per km²)

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

Hanover at a glance

StateNew Mexico (NM)
CountyGrant County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population144 (2020)
Land area1.40 sq mi (3.6 km²)
Elevation6,368 ft (1,941 m)
Coordinates32.8148° N, 108.0897° W
ZIP code88022
Census code (GEOID)3531540

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

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Frequently asked questions about Hanover

What county is Hanover in?

Hanover is in Grant County, New Mexico.

What is the population of Hanover, NM?

144 people lived in Hanover at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Hanover, NM?

The ZIP code of Hanover is 88022.

What is the elevation of Hanover?

6,368 feet (1,941 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Hanover?

Cobre (2.7 mi), Santa Clara (4.2 mi), Bayard (4.7 mi), North Hurley (6.9 mi), Arenas Valley (7.1 mi).

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