Chaves County, New Mexico
Chaves County is a county in the U.S. state of New Mexico. As of the 2010 census, the population was 65,645.[1] Its county seat is Roswell.[2]
Chaves County | |
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 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 | |
| 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 | |
| • Estimate (2019) | 64,615 |
| • Density | 11/sq mi (4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (Mountain) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
| Congressional district | 2nd |
| Website | co |
References
- "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 27, 2016. Retrieved September 27, 2013.
- "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
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