Torreon
Census-designated place in Sandoval County, New Mexico
Torreon is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Sandoval County, New Mexico, with 281 residents (2020 Census). The nearest town is San Luis, 11.4 miles SE.
- 281residents (2020 Census)
- 13.9 sq miland area · 36.0 km²
- 20 / sq mipopulation density
- 87013ZIP code
About Torreon
Torreon is a census-designated place (CDP) in Sandoval County, New Mexico, United States. The population was 297 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Albuquerque Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Torreon is a small community that is home to many Navajo families. Torreon is split by the Sandoval and McKinley county line. The highway coming from Cuba is Highway 197 and passes through Torreon. This same road becomes Navajo 9 after crossing the county line. To the north of Torreon lies Ojo Encino, to the south lies Ricon Marcus, to the east lies Cuba, and to the west lies Pueblo Pintado. Torreon has only one store, and sells basic food items, gasoline, and diesel. No other establishment exists in Torreon, except the Chapter House, Torreon Day School, and Torreon Navajo Mission. Pastimes for the community include softball, horse races, mud bogs, and bingo. Navajo ceremonies also play a role in the community and are practiced during the changing of the seasons.
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Torreon had 281 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 281 |
|---|---|
| Density | 20 per sq mi (8 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Torreon at a glance
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
|---|---|
| County | Sandoval County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 281 (2020) |
| Land area | 13.88 sq mi (36.0 km²) |
| Coordinates | 35.7932° N, 107.2124° W |
| ZIP code | 87013 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3579070 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Torreon
- San Luis11.4 mi SE
- Ojo Encino13.3 mi NW
- Cuba20.5 mi NE
- Pueblo Pintado25.7 mi NW
- La Jara26.4 mi NE
- Cañon27.1 mi E
- Jemez Springs29.3 mi E
- San Ysidro29.4 mi SE
- Jemez Pueblo29.9 mi SE
- Regina31.5 mi NE
- La Cueva32.0 mi E
- Ponderosa32.7 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Torreon
What county is Torreon in?
Torreon is in Sandoval County, New Mexico.
What is the population of Torreon, NM?
281 people lived in Torreon at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Torreon, NM?
The ZIP code of Torreon is 87013.
What towns are near Torreon?
San Luis (11.4 mi), Ojo Encino (13.3 mi), Cuba (20.5 mi), Pueblo Pintado (25.7 mi), La Jara (26.4 mi).
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