La Plata, New Mexico
La Plata: Situated in northwestern New Mexico's San Juan County at an elevation of 5,787 feet, this unincorporated community lies along the La Plata River valley.
About
La Plata is a city located in the county of San Juan in the U.S. state of New Mexico.
Quick Facts about La Plata
| State | New Mexico (United States) |
| County | San Juan County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 36.9286,-108.1904 |
| Time Zone | America/Denver |
| Local time | 07:36:49 (6th November 2026) |
| Postal code | 87418 |
| Weather | 36℉ Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
La Plata is located at 36°55'43"N 108°11'25"W (36.9286100, -108.1903500).
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Weather
36°F
Mostly Cloudy
0 to 10 mph E
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. East wind 0 to 10 mph.
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La Plata zip code is 87418.
County name: San Juan, County
fips: 35045
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to La Plata, NM. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 188100 | San Juan College | Farmington (NM) | 87402-4699 |
Closest post offices linked to La Plata.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| La Plata Post Office | La Plata (NM) | 87418 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- La Plata, Maryland town in Maryland, United States. with a population of 9,800 people.
- La Plata, Missouri city in Macon County, Missouri. with a population of 1,303 people.
Other cities in San Juan County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in San Juan County , NM.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Farmington | 44,156 | Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States |
| Shiprock | 8,295 | Census-designated place in San Juan County, New Mexico, United States |
| Bloomfield | 7,643 | City in San Juan County, New Mexico, United States |
| Aztec | 6,332 | City in New Mexico, USA |
| Flora Vista | 2,191 | Town |
| Upper Fruitland | 1,662 | Census-designated place in San Juan County, New Mexico, United States |