Espanola (Española), New Mexico
Espanola: city primarily in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, in the United States
About
Española is a city located in the county of Rio Arriba in the U.S. state of New Mexico. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 9,981 inhabitants.
The city was created 146 years ago in 1879.
Quick Facts about Española
| Population | 9,981 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | New Mexico (United States) |
| County | Rio Arriba County |
| Phone Area Codes | 505 |
| Area | 21900000 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 35.9911,-106.0806 |
| Altitude | 5,594 feet / 1705 meters |
| Capital city | Española is capital of Santa Fe de Nuevo México |
| Establishment | January 01, 1880 (146 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Mountain Time Zone |
| Local time | 15:48:47 (22nd April 2026) |
| Postal code | 87532 |
| Weather | 43℉ Isolated Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Española is located at 35°59'28"N 106°4'50"W (35.9911300, -106.0805800).
Espanola map
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Weather
Isolated rain showers before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. South wind 0 to 10 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Española
Official WebsiteDemographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 9,981 | - | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in Española
1Espanola Animal Control
160 Hamm Pkwy, Española, NM 87532 View details
Phone: +15057536106
2City of Espanola
690 E Bond St, Española, NM 87532 View details
Phone: +15057538535 | Website available
3City of Espanola
577 El Llano Rd, Española, NM 87532 View details
Phone: +15057530740 | Website available
4US Agricultural Department
424 S Riverside Dr, Española, NM 87532, United States View details
Phone: +15057533508 | Website available
5Española City Hall
405 N Paseo De Onate, Española, NM 87532 View details
Phone: +15057476100 | Website available
6Espanola City Office
311 N Railroad Ave, Española, NM 87532 View details
Phone: +15057535543 | Website available
7US Consolidated Farm Services Agency
424 S Riverside Dr, Española, NM 87532, United States View details
Phone: +15057533508 | Website available
People born in Española (10)
People born in Española, including Former U.S. Representative from Colorado Scott Tipton, United States District Judge Kenneth John Gonzales, politician Richard Lucero, .
More notable people
- Richard Martinez (American politician) he was born in 07/03/1953
- Jacobo de la Serna (American ceramic artist, Spanish Colonial scholar, and painter) he was born in 01/01/1965
- Patricia D. Lopez (American computer scientist) she was born in 01/01/1950
- Debbie Rodella (American politician) she was born in 28/11/1961
- Ken Trujillo (American lawyer)
- Robert B. Hall (japanologist) he was born in 18/07/1896
- Satya Rhodes-Conway (American politician) she was born in 01/01/1971
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Española, NM. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 188058 | Northern New Mexico College | Espanola (NM) | 87532 |
Nearby Transit Stations (4)
Rail and bus stations connected to Española, NM. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAF | Santa Fe (Lamy Shuttle), New Mexico | No specific stop location | BUS |
| LMY | Lamy station | Santa Fe County Road 33 | RAIL |
| LSV | Las Vegas station | Railroad & Lincoln Streets | RAIL |
| ABQ | Alvarado Transportation Center | 320 First Street SW | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Española.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Espanola Post Office | Espanola (NM) | 87532 |
Other cities in Rio Arriba County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Rio Arriba County , NM.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Chimayo | 3,177 | City in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, United States of America |
| Dulce | 2,743 | Census-designated place (CDP) in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, United States |
| Santa Clara | 1,761 | Village in Grant County, New Mexico, United States |
| Chama | 976 | Village in New Mexico |
| Dixon | 926 | Unincorporated community in New Mexico |
Distance to Other Cities
Española distances to largest New Mexico cities