La Bajada

Census-designated place in Santa Fe County, New Mexico

Aerial view of La Bajada, New Mexico
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La Bajada is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Santa Fe County, New Mexico, with 26 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 5,472 ft (1,668 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Peña Blanca, 5.1 miles W.

About La Bajada

La Bajada is a census-designated place in Santa Fe County, New Mexico, United States. As of the 2020 census, La Bajada had a population of 26. It is named after a geographical feature of the nearby Caja del Rio.

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La Bajada, NM population

La Bajada had 26 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census26
Density150 per sq mi (58 per km²)

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

La Bajada at a glance

StateNew Mexico (NM)
CountySanta Fe County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population26 (2020)
Land area0.17 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Elevation5,472 ft (1,668 m)
Coordinates35.5565° N, 106.2436° W
ZIP code87041
Census code (GEOID)3536555

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

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Frequently asked questions about La Bajada

What county is La Bajada in?

La Bajada is in Santa Fe County, New Mexico.

What is the population of La Bajada, NM?

26 people lived in La Bajada at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of La Bajada, NM?

The ZIP code of La Bajada is 87041.

What is the elevation of La Bajada?

5,472 feet (1,668 m) above sea level.

What towns are near La Bajada?

Peña Blanca (5.1 mi), Cochiti (7.0 mi), Santo Domingo Pueblo (7.4 mi), La Cienega (7.5 mi), Cochiti Lake (8.4 mi).

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