Medanales
Census-designated place in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico
Medanales is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, with 224 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 5,866 ft (1,788 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Chili, 5.1 miles S.
- 224residents (2020 Census)
- 5,866 ftelevation · 1,788 m
- 3.2 sq miland area · 8.2 km²
- 71 / sq mipopulation density
- 87548ZIP code
About Medanales
Medanales is an unincorporated community located in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, United States. As of the 2020 census, Medanales had a population of 224. The community is located on the Chama River near U.S. Route 84, 14 miles (23 km) north-northwest of Española. Medanales has a post office with ZIP code 87548, which opened on March 10, 1945.
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Medanales had 224 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 224 |
|---|---|
| Density | 71 per sq mi (27 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Medanales at a glance
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
|---|---|
| County | Rio Arriba County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 224 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.16 sq mi (8.2 km²) |
| Elevation | 5,866 ft (1,788 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.1765° N, 106.1777° W |
| ZIP code | 87548 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3547360 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Medanales
- Chili5.1 mi S
- El Duende7.9 mi S
- Abiquiu8.3 mi W
- La Villita8.6 mi SE
- Chamita8.8 mi SE
- Hernandez8.9 mi SE
- Los Luceros8.9 mi SE
- Pueblito9.0 mi SE
- Alcalde9.2 mi SE
- Lyden9.2 mi E
- Canova10.6 mi E
- San Jose10.6 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Medanales
What county is Medanales in?
Medanales is in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico.
What is the population of Medanales, NM?
224 people lived in Medanales at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Medanales, NM?
The ZIP code of Medanales is 87548.
What is the elevation of Medanales?
5,866 feet (1,788 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Medanales?
Chili (5.1 mi), El Duende (7.9 mi), Abiquiu (8.3 mi), La Villita (8.6 mi), Chamita (8.8 mi).
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