Placitas, New Mexico
Placitas: census-designated place in Sandoval County, New Mexico, United States
About
Placitas is a CDP located in the county of Sandoval in the U.S. state of New Mexico.
Quick Facts about Placitas
| Population | 4,977 |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | New Mexico (United States) |
| County | Sandoval County |
| Area | 76.95 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 35.3070,-106.4248 |
| Altitude | 5,955 feet / 1815 meters |
| Time Zone | Mountain Time Zone |
| Local time | 15:45:39 (22nd April 2026) |
| Postal code | 87043 |
| Weather | 44℉ Isolated Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Placitas is located at 35°18'25"N 106°25'29"W (35.3069800, -106.4247500).
Placitas map
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Weather
Isolated rain showers before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
7-Day ForecastNearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Placitas, 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 (4)
Rail and bus stations connected to Placitas, 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 |
| LSV | Las Vegas station | Railroad & Lincoln Streets | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Placitas.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Placita Post Office | Placitas (NM) | 87043 |
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 |
| 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 |
| Cuba | 756 | Town in New Mexico, United States |
| Jemez Springs | 266 | Human settlement in Sandoval County, New Mexico, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Placitas distances to largest New Mexico cities