Veguita
Census-designated place in Socorro County, New Mexico
Veguita is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Socorro County, New Mexico, with 219 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 4,783 ft (1,458 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Casa Colorada, 3.0 miles NE.
- 219residents (2020 Census)
- 4,783 ftelevation · 1,458 m
- 0.8 sq miland area · 2.2 km²
- 262 / sq mipopulation density
- 87062ZIP code
About Veguita
Veguita is a census-designated place in Socorro County, New Mexico, United States. As of the 2020 census, Veguita had a population of 219. Veguita has a post office with ZIP code 87062. New Mexico State Road 304 passes through the community.
One community fixture is "Veguita Trading Post" which has a fueling station, and provides commodities. In 2015, the Veguita community welcomed KVNM-LP 101.1 FM, one of two low power FM Radio Stations in Socorro County.
Veguita has two independent Christian churches, Chihuahua Bible Chapel, and Iglesia Evangelica "Camino De Fe", which share facilities on Carlos Martinez Road. There also is the Mission Church of the Catholic Diocese. Veguita is the home of iDea Ministries, which is the owner-operator of KVNM-LP 101.1 FM, and produces "Jazz, Power, & The Glory!".
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Living in Veguita
- Median household income
- $11,354
- Median age
- 48.9
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Veguita had 219 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 219 |
|---|---|
| Density | 262 per sq mi (101 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Veguita at a glance
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
|---|---|
| County | Socorro County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 219 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.84 sq mi (2.2 km²) |
| Elevation | 4,783 ft (1,458 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.5147° N, 106.7679° W |
| ZIP code | 87062 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3582640 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Veguita
- Casa Colorada3.0 mi NE
- Las Nutrias3.1 mi S
- Abeytas4.3 mi SW
- Madrone5.0 mi NE
- Pueblitos6.8 mi N
- Jarales7.0 mi N
- Rio Communities9.6 mi N
- Sausal11.5 mi N
- La Joya12.6 mi S
- Adelino13.4 mi N
- Los Chaves15.1 mi N
- Tome15.7 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Veguita
What county is Veguita in?
Veguita is in Socorro County, New Mexico.
What is the population of Veguita, NM?
219 people lived in Veguita at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Veguita, NM?
The ZIP code of Veguita is 87062.
What is the elevation of Veguita?
4,783 feet (1,458 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Veguita?
Casa Colorada (3.0 mi), Las Nutrias (3.1 mi), Abeytas (4.3 mi), Madrone (5.0 mi), Pueblitos (6.8 mi).
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