El Chapparal, New Mexico
El Chapparal: Situated in the high desert Rio Grande Valley at an elevation of 5,062 feet, this Sandoval County community functions largely as a residential area.
About
El Chapparal is a city located in the county of Sandoval in the U.S. state of New Mexico.
Quick Facts about El Chapparal
| State | New Mexico (United States) |
| County | Sandoval County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 35.3328,-106.5400 |
| Time Zone | America/Denver |
| Local time | 22:17:57 (6th November 2026) |
| Weather | 38℉ Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
El Chapparal is located at 35°19'58"N 106°32'24"W (35.3328200, -106.5400300).
El Chapparal map
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Weather
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. East wind around 5 mph.
7-Day ForecastNearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to El Chapparal, NM. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 405997 | University of Phoenix-New Mexico | Albuquerque (NM) | 87113-1570 |
Nearby Transit Stations (3)
Rail and bus stations connected to El Chapparal, NM. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABQ | Alvarado Transportation Center | 320 First Street SW | RAIL |
| LMY | Lamy station | Santa Fe County Road 33 | RAIL |
| SAF | Santa Fe (Lamy Shuttle), New Mexico | No specific stop location | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to El Chapparal.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Bernalill Post Office | Bernalillo (NM) | 87004 |
Other cities in Sandoval County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Sandoval County , NM.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Rio Rancho | 99,885 | The second most populous city in Sandoval County, New Mexico. |
| Bernalillo | 10,865 | Town of the United States |
| Corrales | 8,701 | Town in Sandoval County, New Mexico, United States |
| Placitas | 4,977 | Census-designated place in Sandoval County, New Mexico, United States |
| Santo Domingo Pueblo | 2,456 | Census designated place |
| San Felipe Pueblo | 2,404 | Census-designated place (CDP) in Sandoval County, New Mexico |
| Jemez Pueblo | 1,788 | Census-designated place in Sandoval County, New Mexico, United States |