Española, New Mexico
Española /ɛspənˈjoʊlə/ is a city primarily in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, United States. A portion of the central and eastern section of the city is in Santa Fe County. Founded as a railroad village some distance from the old Indian town of San Juan de los Caballeros (now renamed Ohkay Owingeh), it was named Española and officially incorporated in 1925. It has been called the first capital city in the United States. At the time of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 10,495. Española is within the Albuquerque–Santa Fe–Las Vegas combined statistical area.
Española | |
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| City of Española | |
Skyline view from the city's Industrial Park | |
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Seal | |
| Etymology: Founded as San Juan de los Caballeros, as capital of Nuevo México for Española (Spanish) | |
| Nickname(s): "The Low Rider Capital of The World", Spaña, Espa | |
| Motto: The heart of northern New Mexico…where cultures unite. | |
Location of Española, New Mexico | |
Española Location in the United States | |
| Coordinates: 36°0′7″N 106°3′53″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Rio Arriba, Santa Fe |
| Founded | 1598 |
| Incorporated | 1925 |
| Named for | See history section |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-council government |
| • Mayor | John Ramon Vigil (D) |
| • City Council | Councilors |
| • State House | Representatives |
| • State Senate | State senators |
| • U.S. House | Representative |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.34 sq mi (21.61 km2) |
| • Land | 8.22 sq mi (21.30 km2) |
| • Water | 0.12 sq mi (0.31 km2) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 10,526 |
| • Density | 1,280.22/sq mi (494.29/km2) |
| ZIP codes | 87532, 87533 |
| Area code | 505 |
| FIPS code | 35-25170 |
| GNIS feature ID | 928729 |
| Website | Official website |
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