Chamita, New Mexico

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|subdivision_name2 = Rio Arriba

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|area_land_km2 = 9.97

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|area_total_sq_mi = 3.90

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|timezone = Mountain (MST)

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Chamita is a census-designated place in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, United States. Its population was 870 as of the 2010 census.{{cite web|title=2010 Census Gazetteer Files - Places: New Mexico|url=http://www2.census.gov/geo/docs/maps-data/data/gazetteer/2010_place_list_35.txt|publisher=U.S. Census Bureau|accessdate=December 31, 2016}} New Mexico State Road 74 passes through the community. During its earlier years, the community was known as San Pedro De Chamita and served as the first county seat for Rio Arriba county.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the community has an area of {{convert|3.902|mi2}}; {{convert|3.851|mi2}} of its area is land, and {{convert|0.051|mi2}} is water. Both the Rio Grande and the Rio Chama flow through the community. The two rivers converge south of the area.

Demographics

{{US Census population

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Education

It is in Española Public Schools.{{cite web|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st35_nm/schooldistrict_maps/c35039_rio_arriba/DC20SD_C35039.pdf|title=2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Rio Arriba County, NM|publisher=U.S. Census Bureau|accessdate=2021-07-30}} The comprehensive public high school is Española Valley High School.

References

External links

Category:Census-designated places in New Mexico

Category:Census-designated places in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico