Tierra Amarilla
Census-designated place in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico
Tierra Amarilla is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, with 297 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 7,530 ft (2,295 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Los Ojos, 2.3 miles N.
- 297residents (2020 Census)
- 7,530 ftelevation · 2,295 m
- 2.7 sq miland area · 7.0 km²
- 110 / sq mipopulation density
- 87575ZIP code
About Tierra Amarilla
Tierra Amarilla is a census-designated place in and the county seat of Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, United States. As of the 2020 census, Tierra Amarilla had a population of 297.
Tierra Amarilla is Spanish for "Yellow Earth". The name refers to clay deposits found in the Chama River Valley and used by Native American peoples. Tewa and Navajo toponyms for the area also refer to the yellow clay.
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Tierra Amarilla had 297 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 297 |
|---|---|
| Density | 110 per sq mi (43 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Tierra Amarilla at a glance
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
|---|---|
| County | Rio Arriba County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 297 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.69 sq mi (7.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 7,530 ft (2,295 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.7059° N, 106.5651° W |
| ZIP code | 87575 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3577670 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Tierra Amarilla
- Los Ojos2.3 mi N
- Ensenada2.3 mi NE
- Brazos3.2 mi N
- Chama12.8 mi N
- Canjilon17.2 mi SE
- Lumberton25.8 mi NW
- Dulce29.5 mi NW
- El Rito33.7 mi SE
- Youngsville35.3 mi S
- Gallina35.7 mi SW
- La Madera36.8 mi SE
- Abiquiu37.3 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Tierra Amarilla
What county is Tierra Amarilla in?
Tierra Amarilla is in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico.
What is the population of Tierra Amarilla, NM?
297 people lived in Tierra Amarilla at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Tierra Amarilla, NM?
The ZIP code of Tierra Amarilla is 87575.
What is the elevation of Tierra Amarilla?
7,530 feet (2,295 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Tierra Amarilla?
Los Ojos (2.3 mi), Ensenada (2.3 mi), Brazos (3.2 mi), Chama (12.8 mi), Canjilon (17.2 mi).
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