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Bent, New Mexico
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Census-designated place
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 Bent, New Mexico
Location in New Mexico
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Otero |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.135 sq mi (15.89 km2) |
| • Land | 6.132 sq mi (15.88 km2) |
| • Water | 0.003 sq mi (0.008 km2) |
| Elevation | 5,823 ft (1,775 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 119 |
| • Density | 19.40/sq mi (7.49/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
88314
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| Area code(s) | 575 |
| GNIS feature ID | 903754 |
Bent is a census-designated place in Otero County, New Mexico, United States. Its population was 119 as of the 2010 census. Bent has a post office with ZIP code 88314. U.S. Route 70 passes through the community.
History
A post office called Bent has been in operation since 1906. The community has the name of George Bent, a businessperson in the local mining industry.
Education
Bent is within the Tularosa Municipal Schools district.
See also
In Spanish: Bent (Nuevo México) para niños
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