Sandoval County Map, New Mexico
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Sandoval County, New Mexico
Sandoval County stretches from Albuquerque’s northern suburbs all the way to Cuba. It’s an example of urban sprawl with wide-open spaces. The Rio Grande cuts through the middle.
Jemez Springs is tucked in the mountains. People come from all over to soak in the hot springs. Coronado Historic Site is here and is where the conquistador camped in 1540. Talk about history.
The county has strong ties to Native American culture. Several pueblos call it home. Los Alamos National Lab is just next door. Outdoor recreation is common here. From hiking in the Jemez Mountains to boating on Cochiti Lake. The people are a diverse bunch.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Sandoval County |
| County Seat | Bernalillo |
| Population | Approximately 160,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Rio Rancho, Bernalillo, Corrales, Cuba, Jemez Pueblo, Placitas |
| Interstates and Highways | Interstate 25, U.S. Route 550, New Mexico State Road 4 |
| FIPS Code | 35-043 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 3,716 square miles (3,711 sq mi land, 5 sq mi water) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Rio Arriba County (North), Los Alamos County (Northeast), Santa Fe County (East), Bernalillo County (South), Cibola County (Southwest), McKinley County (West), San Juan County (Northwest) |
| Time Zone | Mountain Time Zone (MT) |
| State | New Mexico |
| Coordinates | 35.6196° N, 106.7235° W |
| Etymology | Named after the Sandoval family, prominent seventeenth-century Spanish landowners |
| Major Landmarks | Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument, Jemez Springs, Valles Caldera National Preserve (nearby) |
| Website | Sandoval County Website |
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