Watrous
Census-designated place in Mora County, New Mexico
Watrous is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Mora County, New Mexico, with 99 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 6,421 ft (1,957 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Las Vegas, 18.4 miles SW.
- 99residents (2020 Census)
- 6,421 ftelevation · 1,957 m
- 0.6 sq miland area · 1.5 km²
- 174 / sq mipopulation density
- 87750ZIP code
About Watrous
Watrous is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Mora County, New Mexico, United States. Its population was 99 as of the 2020 census, down from 135 in 2010. Watrous has a post office with ZIP code 87753, which opened on April 14, 1868. The community is located along Interstate 25. It was named after merchant and landowner Samuel Watrous, who moved to New Mexico from Vermont in 1835.
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Watrous had 99 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 99 |
|---|---|
| Density | 174 per sq mi (67 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Watrous at a glance
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
|---|---|
| County | Mora County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 99 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.57 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Elevation | 6,421 ft (1,957 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.7899° N, 104.9821° W |
| ZIP code | 87750 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3583830 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Watrous
- Las Vegas18.4 mi SW
- Wagon Mound21.3 mi NE
- Mora22.9 mi NW
- Tecolote28.4 mi SW
- Soham38.8 mi SW
- San Jose38.9 mi SW
- Ribera38.9 mi SW
- Tecolotito40.0 mi S
- Sena40.7 mi SW
- Pueblo40.9 mi SW
- Villanueva42.0 mi SW
- Anton Chico42.1 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Watrous
What county is Watrous in?
Watrous is in Mora County, New Mexico.
What is the population of Watrous, NM?
99 people lived in Watrous at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Watrous, NM?
The ZIP code of Watrous is 87750.
What is the elevation of Watrous?
6,421 feet (1,957 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Watrous?
Las Vegas (18.4 mi), Wagon Mound (21.3 mi), Mora (22.9 mi), Tecolote (28.4 mi), Soham (38.8 mi).
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