Quemado

Census-designated place in Catron County, New Mexico

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Quemado is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Catron County, New Mexico, with 163 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 6,877 ft (2,096 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Pie Town, 19.6 miles E.

About Quemado

Quemado is a census-designated place in Catron County, New Mexico, United States. As of the 2020 census, Quemado had a population of 163. Walter De Maria's 1977 art installation, The Lightning Field, is between Quemado and Pie Town, New Mexico.

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Quemado, NM population

Quemado had 163 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census163
Density91 per sq mi (35 per km²)

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

Quemado at a glance

StateNew Mexico (NM)
CountyCatron County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population163 (2020)
Land area1.79 sq mi (4.6 km²)
Water area0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²)
Elevation6,877 ft (2,096 m)
Coordinates34.3406° N, 108.5061° W
ZIP code87829
Census code (GEOID)3560730

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

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Frequently asked questions about Quemado

What county is Quemado in?

Quemado is in Catron County, New Mexico.

What is the population of Quemado, NM?

163 people lived in Quemado at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Quemado, NM?

The ZIP code of Quemado is 87829.

What is the elevation of Quemado?

6,877 feet (2,096 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Quemado?

Pie Town (19.6 mi), Fence Lake (23.6 mi), Aragon (31.2 mi), Escudilla Bonita (33.5 mi), Apache Creek (33.8 mi).

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