Lyden
Census-designated place in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico
Lyden is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, with 250 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 5,735 ft (1,748 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Canova, 1.7 miles NE.
- 250residents (2020 Census)
- 5,735 ftelevation · 1,748 m
- 2.2 sq miland area · 5.8 km²
- 111 / sq mipopulation density
- 87582ZIP code
About Lyden
Lyden is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, United States. As of the 2020 census, Lyden had a population of 250. The community is located on the west bank of the Rio Grande. It was formerly known as "El Bosque." A post office operated in Lyden between 1902 and 1957.
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Lyden had 250 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 250 |
|---|---|
| Density | 111 per sq mi (43 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lyden at a glance
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
|---|---|
| County | Rio Arriba County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 250 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.24 sq mi (5.8 km²) |
| Elevation | 5,735 ft (1,748 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.1537° N, 106.0147° W |
| ZIP code | 87582 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3545400 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lyden
- Canova1.7 mi NE
- Los Luceros3.0 mi SW
- Velarde3.1 mi E
- La Villita4.3 mi SW
- Alcalde5.3 mi SW
- Pueblito6.7 mi SW
- Dixon7.1 mi E
- Chamita7.3 mi SW
- Ohkay Owingeh7.7 mi S
- Chili8.4 mi SW
- El Duende8.7 mi SW
- Hernandez8.8 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Lyden
What county is Lyden in?
Lyden is in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico.
What is the population of Lyden, NM?
250 people lived in Lyden at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lyden, NM?
The ZIP code of Lyden is 87582.
What is the elevation of Lyden?
5,735 feet (1,748 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lyden?
Canova (1.7 mi), Los Luceros (3.0 mi), Velarde (3.1 mi), La Villita (4.3 mi), Alcalde (5.3 mi).
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