Shiprock, New Mexico
Shiprock: census-designated place in San Juan County, New Mexico, United States
About
Shiprock is a CDP located in the county of San Juan in the U.S. state of New Mexico.
Quick Facts about Shiprock
| Population | 8,295 |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | New Mexico (United States) |
| County | San Juan County |
| Different from | Shiprock |
| Area | 35.65 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 36.7856,-108.6870 |
| Altitude | 4,892 feet / 1491 meters |
| Time Zone | Mountain Time Zone |
| Local time | 01:19:19 (17th April 2026) |
| Postal code | 87420 |
| Weather | 40℉ Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Shiprock is located at 36°47'8"N 108°41'13"W (36.7855500, -108.6870300).
Shiprock map
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Weather
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph.
7-Day ForecastPeople born in Shiprock (7)
People born in Shiprock, including Marine and one of the original Navajo Code Talkers during WWII Lloyd Oliver, poet Luci Tapahonso, politician Thomas Atcitty, .
More notable people
- Ray Begaye (American politician) he was born in 15/02/1954
- Russell Begaye (American politician, former President of the Navajo Nation)
- Davis Begaye (victim of the COVID-19 pandemic: Worked at the Home Depot.) he was born in 17/12/1971
- Frank Dayish
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Shiprock, 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 Shiprock.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Shiprock Post Office | Shiprock (NM) | 87420 |
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 |
| 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 |
| Kirtland | 598 | City in Ohio |
Distance to Other Cities
Shiprock distances to largest New Mexico cities