Where is Corrales Located? - Corrales is a city located in the Bernalillo, Sandoval County of New Mexico, United States. Corrales lies between 33.5173577 Degrees North latitudes and 82.0756734 Degrees West longitudes.
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Where is Corrales Located?
Corrales is a city located in the Bernalillo, Sandoval County of New Mexico, United States. Corrales lies between 33.5173577 Degrees North latitudes and 82.0756734 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Corrales city is 8493 people and the city has a total area of 10.78 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.
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Corrales, New Mexico Quick Facts
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City Corrales County Sandoval County State New Mexico State Capital Santa Fe US Region Southwestern United States Latitude 35.2370°N Longitude 106.6067°W Elevation 4,970 ft (1,515 m) Land Area 8.5 sq mi Water Area 0.1 sq mi Total Area 8.6 sq mi Population 8,493 (2020 Census) Population Density ~999 per sq mi ZIP Codes 87048 Area Code 505 Time Zone (Standard) Mountain Standard Time (MST) UTC -7 Time Zone (DST) Mountain Daylight Time (MDT) UTC -6 Currency US Dollar (USD) FIPS Code 35-18020 Congressional District 3rd District
Nearby Cities to Corrales, New Mexico
Rio Rancho, New Mexico - North - 6 mi
Albuquerque, New Mexico - South - 12 mi
Bernalillo, New Mexico - North - 10 mi
Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, New Mexico - South - 5 mi
Placitas, New Mexico - North - 18 mi
South Valley, New Mexico - South - 15 mi
Santa Fe, New Mexico - Northeast - 55 mi
Los Lunas, New Mexico - South - 30 mi
Corrales Bosque Area communities - Local - 0–3 mi
Edgewood, New Mexico - East - 35 mi
Corrales, New Mexico Climate and Weather Overview
Month Avg High (°F) Avg Low (°F) Avg Rainfall (in)
January 47 23 0.5 April 67 38 0.4 July 93 65 1.6 October 72 43 0.8 Annual 70 44 8.5
Climate Attribute Value
Climate Classification (Köppen) Semi-arid (BSk) Annual Rainfall ~8–9 inches Annual Sunshine Days ~280 days Tornado Risk Very Low Snowfall ~5–8 inches annually
Driving Distances from Corrales, New Mexico
City State Distance (mi) Approx. Drive Time
Rio Rancho NM 6 10 min Albuquerque NM 12 20 min Bernalillo NM 10 15 min Los Ranchos de Albuquerque NM 5 10 min Placitas NM 18 25 min Santa Fe NM 55 1 hr Los Lunas NM 30 35 min Edgewood NM 35 40 min Belen NM 35 40 min Tijeras NM 25 30 min
Transportation and Connectivity in Corrales, New Mexico
Mode Details
Airport Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) Port Not applicable (landlocked region) Major Highways NM-528, NM-448, US-550 (nearby access) Rail/Amtrak Amtrak service available in Albuquerque Local Transit Rio Metro Regional Transit District
NM-528 - major north-south route connecting Corrales with Rio Rancho and Albuquerque
NM-448 - scenic route running along the Rio Grande and village areas
US-550 - regional highway connecting northwest New Mexico communities
Key Landmarks and Places to Visit in Corrales, New Mexico
Landmark Name Type
Corrales Bosque Preserve Nature Preserve Corrales Historic Village Historic Area Corrales Acequia Trails Recreation Trail La Entrada Park Community Park Corrales Winery District Wine & Agriculture Area Casa San Ysidro (nearby) Museum Rio Grande Nature Center State Park (nearby) Nature Center Petroglyph National Monument (nearby) National Monument
Places to Visit in Corrales, New Mexico
Landmark Name Type
Corrales Bosque Preserve Nature Area Rio Grande River Trail Access Points Recreation Trail Old Church Historic Site Historic Site Cibola National Forest (nearby) National Forest Sandia Mountains Scenic Views Scenic Area Albuquerque Old Town (nearby) Historic District Los Poblanos Historic Inn Area Historic Site North Valley Vineyards & Farms Agricultural Tourism
Colleges and Universities in Corrales, New Mexico
Institution Name Type Level Notable For
University of New Mexico (near Albuquerque) Public University Research & medical programs Central New Mexico Community College (nearby) Public Community College Technical & workforce training New Mexico State University (distance learning / regional access) Public University Agriculture & engineering
Waterbodies in Corrales, New Mexico
Rio Grande, Corrales Acequia System, Jemez River (regional), North Diversion Channel, Rio Puerco (nearby watershed)
Golf Courses in Corrales, New Mexico
Paradise Hills Golf Club, Twin Warriors Golf Club, Santa Ana Golf Club, Ladera Golf Course
Corrales, New Mexico - Key Historical Facts
Corrales was originally settled along the Rio Grande floodplain as an agricultural farming village.
The community developed around traditional acequia irrigation systems used for farming.
It was formally incorporated in the 20th century while preserving its rural village identity.
The village is known for strict zoning rules that protect its farmland and historic character.
Cultural influences in Corrales reflect a blend of Pueblo, Hispanic, and Anglo heritage.
Today, Corrales remains a semi-rural community known for farming, arts, and scenic landscapes.
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