Placitas
Census-designated place in Doña Ana County, New Mexico
Placitas is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, with 488 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 4,068 ft (1,240 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Hatch, 0.7 miles NE.
- 488residents (2020 Census)
- 4,068 ftelevation · 1,240 m
- 0.1 sq miland area · 0.3 km²
- 3,685 / sq mipopulation density
- 87941ZIP code
About Placitas
Placitas is a census-designated place in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, United States. Its population was 576 as of the 2010 census. The community is along the western border of Hatch.
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Placitas had 488 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 488 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,685 per sq mi (1,423 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Placitas at a glance
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
|---|---|
| County | Doña Ana County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 488 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.13 sq mi (0.3 km²) |
| Elevation | 4,068 ft (1,240 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.6655° N, 107.1698° W |
| ZIP code | 87941 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3557990 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Placitas
- Hatch0.7 mi NE
- Rodey2.1 mi E
- Salem3.8 mi NW
- Rincon5.5 mi E
- Garfield8.4 mi NW
- Arrey15.3 mi NW
- Oasis20.0 mi NW
- Radium Springs20.2 mi SE
- Caballo23.2 mi N
- Doña Ana27.8 mi SE
- Las Palomas28.2 mi N
- Picacho Hills29.5 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Placitas
What county is Placitas in?
Placitas is in Doña Ana County, New Mexico.
What is the population of Placitas, NM?
488 people lived in Placitas at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Placitas, NM?
The ZIP code of Placitas is 87941.
What is the elevation of Placitas?
4,068 feet (1,240 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Placitas?
Hatch (0.7 mi), Rodey (2.1 mi), Salem (3.8 mi), Rincon (5.5 mi), Garfield (8.4 mi).
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