Valencia County, New Mexico

county in New Mexico, United States

Valencia County is a county in the U.S. state of New Mexico. As of the 2020 census, the population was 76,205.[1] The county seat is Los Lunas.[2]

Valencia County
Valencia County Courthouse in Los Lunas
Valencia County Courthouse in Los Lunas
Map of New Mexico highlighting Valencia 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: 34°43′N 106°48′W / 34.72°N 106.8°W / 34.72; -106.8
Country United States
State New Mexico
FoundedJanuary 9, 1852
SeatLos Lunas
Largest villageLos Lunas
Area
 • Total1,068 sq mi (2,770 km2)
 • Land1,066 sq mi (2,760 km2)
 • Water2.1 sq mi (5 km2)  0.2%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total76,205
 • Density71/sq mi (28/km2)
Time zoneUTC−7 (Mountain)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−6 (MDT)
Congressional districts1st, 2nd
Websitewww.co.valencia.nm.us

References change

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