Malaga
Census-designated place in Eddy County, New Mexico
Malaga is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Eddy County, New Mexico, with 112 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3,005 ft (916 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Loving, 5.0 miles N.
- 112residents (2020 Census)
- 3,005 ftelevation · 916 m
- 3.0 sq miland area · 7.7 km²
- 38 / sq mipopulation density
- 88263ZIP code
About Malaga
Malaga is a census-designated place and unincorporated community in Eddy County, New Mexico, United States. As of the 2020 census, Malaga had a population of 112. Malaga has a post office with ZIP code 88263. U.S. Route 285 passes through the community. Formerly known as Kirkwell, Malaga was founded in the 1890s by Swiss immigrants and was named after the Spanish city of Málaga. Italian laborers were recruited to farm the area, and many settled in Malaga.
It is within the Carlsbad Municipal School District, which operates Carlsbad High School.
Malaga is on the Pecos Highway approximately 18 miles southeast of Carlsbad. The Pecos River flows past two miles east of the community.
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Malaga had 112 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 112 |
|---|---|
| Density | 38 per sq mi (15 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Malaga at a glance
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
|---|---|
| County | Eddy County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 112 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.97 sq mi (7.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 3,005 ft (916 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.2185° N, 104.0673° W |
| ZIP code | 88263 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3546380 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Malaga
- Loving5.0 mi N
- Livingston Wheeler14.3 mi NW
- Carlsbad16.1 mi NW
- Whites City18.2 mi W
- La Huerta18.3 mi NW
- Happy Valley19.3 mi NW
- Loco Hills41.9 mi N
- Atoka43.2 mi NW
- Mentone, TX44.7 mi SE
- Morningside48.4 mi NW
- Artesia48.4 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Malaga
What county is Malaga in?
Malaga is in Eddy County, New Mexico.
What is the population of Malaga, NM?
112 people lived in Malaga at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Malaga, NM?
The ZIP code of Malaga is 88263.
What is the elevation of Malaga?
3,005 feet (916 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Malaga?
Loving (5.0 mi), Livingston Wheeler (14.3 mi), Carlsbad (16.1 mi), Whites City (18.2 mi), La Huerta (18.3 mi).
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