Chaves County, New Mexico
county in New Mexico, United States
Chaves County is a county in the U.S. state of New Mexico. As of the 2020 census, the population was 65,157.[1] Its county seat is Roswell.[2]
Chaves County | |
|---|---|
 Chaves County Courthouse in Roswell | |
 Location within the U.S. state of New Mexico | |
 New Mexico's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 33°22′N 104°28′W / 33.36°N 104.47°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Mexico |
| Founded | February 25, 1889 |
| Named for | José Francisco Chaves |
| Seat | Roswell |
| Largest city | Roswell |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6,075 sq mi (15,730 km2) |
| • Land | 6,065 sq mi (15,710 km2) |
| • Water | 9.8 sq mi (25 km2) 0.2% |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 65,157 |
| • Density | 11/sq mi (4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (Mountain) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
| Congressional district | 2nd |
| Website | co |
References
change- ↑ "QuickFacts: Chaves County, New Mexico". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 17, 2024.
- ↑ National Association of Counties. "NACo County Explorer". Retrieved 17 January 2024.
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