Taos County, New Mexico

county in New Mexico, United States

Taos County is a county in the U.S. state of New Mexico. As of the 2020 census, the population was 34,489.[1] Its county seat is Taos.[2]

Taos County
Taos Mountain from El Prado
Taos Mountain from El Prado
Map of New Mexico highlighting Taos County
Location within the U.S. state of New Mexico
Map of the United States highlighting New Mexico
New Mexico's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 36°34′N 105°38′W / 36.57°N 105.63°W / 36.57; -105.63
Country United States
State New Mexico
FoundedJanuary 9, 1852
SeatTaos
Largest townTaos
Area
 • Total2,204 sq mi (5,710 km2)
 • Land2,203 sq mi (5,710 km2)
 • Water1.3 sq mi (3 km2)  0.06%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total34,489
 • Density16/sq mi (6.0/km2)
Time zoneUTC−7 (Mountain)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−6 (MDT)
Congressional district3rd
Websitewww.taoscounty.org

References change

  1. "QuickFacts: Taos County, New Mexico". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 17, 2024.
  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.