Playas

Census-designated place in Hidalgo County, New Mexico

Aerial view of Playas, New Mexico
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Playas is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Hidalgo County, New Mexico, with 25 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 4,495 ft (1,370 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Windmill, 7.1 miles NW.

About Playas

Playas is a census-designated place (CDP) in Hidalgo County, New Mexico, United States. As of the 2020 census, Playas had a population of 25.

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Playas, NM population

Playas had 25 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census25
Density13 per sq mi (5 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Playas at a glance

StateNew Mexico (NM)
CountyHidalgo County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population25 (2020)
Land area1.86 sq mi (4.8 km²)
Elevation4,495 ft (1,370 m)
Coordinates31.9126° N, 108.5363° W
ZIP code88009
Census code (GEOID)3558210

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Playas

What county is Playas in?

Playas is in Hidalgo County, New Mexico.

What is the population of Playas, NM?

25 people lived in Playas at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Playas, NM?

The ZIP code of Playas is 88009.

What is the elevation of Playas?

4,495 feet (1,370 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Playas?

Windmill (7.1 mi), Hachita (12.4 mi), Animas (16.0 mi), Cotton City (24.3 mi), Rodeo (29.2 mi).

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