Quemado
Census-designated place in Catron County, New Mexico

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.
- 163residents (2020 Census)
- 6,877 ftelevation · 2,096 m
- 1.8 sq miland area · 4.6 km²
- 91 / sq mipopulation density
- 87829ZIP code
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 had 163 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 163 |
|---|---|
| Density | 91 per sq mi (35 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Quemado at a glance
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
|---|---|
| County | Catron County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 163 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.79 sq mi (4.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²) |
| Elevation | 6,877 ft (2,096 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.3406° N, 108.5061° W |
| ZIP code | 87829 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3560730 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Quemado
- Pie Town19.6 mi E
- Fence Lake23.6 mi NW
- Aragon31.2 mi S
- Escudilla Bonita33.5 mi SW
- Apache Creek33.8 mi S
- Cruzville37.7 mi S
- Pinehill38.4 mi N
- Candy Kitchen39.3 mi N
- Luna43.9 mi SW
- Reserve46.0 mi S
- Middle Frisco47.0 mi S
- Springerville, AZ47.2 mi W
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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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