Whites City, New Mexico facts for kids
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Whites City, New Mexico
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White's City, en route to
Carlsbad Caverns National Park |
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 Whites City, New Mexico
Location in New Mexico
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Eddy |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.454 sq mi (1.18 km2) |
| • Land | 0.454 sq mi (1.18 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,661 ft (1,116 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 7 |
| • Density | 15.4/sq mi (6.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
88268
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| Area code(s) | 575 |
| GNIS feature ID | 899991 |
Whites City is a census-designated place and unincorporated community in Eddy County, New Mexico, United States. Its population was 7 as of the 2010 census. By 2020 the population increased to 85. Whites City has a post office with ZIP code 88268.
Whites City began in the 1920s as a commercial resort owned by Charlie White. The community is primarily a resort town for visitors to nearby Carlsbad Caverns National Park. U.S. Route 62, 180, and New Mexico State Road 7 all pass through the community.
See also
In Spanish: Whites City (Nuevo México) para niños
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