Capitan, New Mexico
Capitan: Village in New Mexico, USA
About
Capitan is a village located in the county of Lincoln in the U.S. state of New Mexico. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,489 and a population density of 176 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,457 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Capitan
Population : | 1,457 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | New Mexico (United States) |
County : | Lincoln County |
Postal code : | 88316 |
Area : | 8.44 km2 |
Continent : | North America |
Altitude : | 6,348 feet / 1935 meters |
Time Zone : | Mountain Time Zone |
Local time : | 10:47:47 (3rd December 2024) |
Density : | 173 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | -2.2% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Capitan is located at 33°32'43"N 105°34'20"W (33.5453600, -105.5722000).
Capitan map
- Official Website
Official website of Capitan
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Capitan decreased by 2.2% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 1,489 | - | census |
2011 | 1,488 | -0.07% | estimation process |
2012 | 1,474 | -0.95% | estimation process |
2013 | 1,460 | -0.96% | estimation process |
2014 | 1,432 | -1.96% | estimation process |
2015 | 1,414 | -1.27% | estimation process |
2016 | 1,418 | 0.28% | estimation process |
2017 | 1,424 | 0.42% | estimation process |
2018 | 1,427 | 0.21% | estimation process |
2019 | 1,431 | 0.28% | estimation process |
2020 | 1,457 | 1.78% | estimation process |
Schools in Capitan
College & universities near Capitan, NM
Code | Name | City | ZIP |
---|---|---|---|
383996 | Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College | Ruidoso (NM) | 88345 |
Post offices near Capitan
Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
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Capitan Post Office | Capitan (NM) | 88316 |
Other cities in Lincoln County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lincoln County , NM.
City Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Ruidoso | 8,061 | Village in Lincoln County, New Mexico, United States |
Ruidoso Downs | 2,631 | City in Lincoln County, New Mexico, United States of America |
Carrizozo | 950 | Town of the United States |
Corona | 167 | Town in New Mexico |
Distance to Other Cities
Capitan distances to largest New Mexico cities