La Boca
Census-designated place in San Juan County, New Mexico
La Boca is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in San Juan County, New Mexico, with 38 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 6,283 ft (1,915 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Middle Mesa, 5.6 miles E.
- 38residents (2020 Census)
- 6,283 ftelevation · 1,915 m
- 0.6 sq miland area · 1.4 km²
- 68 / sq mipopulation density
- 81137ZIP code
About La Boca
La Boca is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in San Juan County, New Mexico, United States. It was first listed as a CDP prior to the 2020 census. As of the 2020 census, La Boca had a population of 38.
The CDP is in the northeast corner of the county, bordered to the north by La Plata County, Colorado. New Mexico State Road 511 passes through the community, leading south 18 miles (29 km) to Navajo Dam. To the north, the road becomes Colorado State Highway 172, leading 9 miles (14 km) to Ignacio.
La Boca is bordered to the east by Los Pinos River, which flows southward to join the San Juan River in Navajo Lake.
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La Boca had 38 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 38 |
|---|---|
| Density | 68 per sq mi (26 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
La Boca at a glance
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
|---|---|
| County | San Juan County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 38 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.56 sq mi (1.4 km²) |
| Elevation | 6,283 ft (1,915 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.9945° N, 107.6064° W |
| ZIP code | 81137 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3536567 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near La Boca
- Middle Mesa5.6 mi E
- Southern Ute, CO5.6 mi N
- Navajo Dam8.5 mi S
- Ignacio, CO8.7 mi N
- Arboles, CO10.4 mi E
- Cedar Hill15.7 mi W
- Bayfield, CO16.6 mi N
- Blanco18.5 mi SW
- Turley20.6 mi SW
- Center Point21.1 mi SW
- Aztec23.6 mi SW
- Durango, CO23.8 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about La Boca
What county is La Boca in?
La Boca is in San Juan County, New Mexico.
What is the population of La Boca, NM?
38 people lived in La Boca at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of La Boca, NM?
The ZIP code of La Boca is 81137.
What is the elevation of La Boca?
6,283 feet (1,915 m) above sea level.
What towns are near La Boca?
Middle Mesa (5.6 mi), Southern Ute (5.6 mi), Navajo Dam (8.5 mi), Ignacio (8.7 mi), Arboles (10.4 mi).
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