Where is Farmington, New Mexico, USA?

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Where is Farmington Located? - Farmington is a city located in the San Juan County of New Mexico, United States. Farmington lies between 41.278637 Degrees North latitudes and 73.0265277 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Farmington, New Mexico

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Where is Farmington?: The Google Map showing the location of Farmington in the U.S. state of New Mexico.

Where is Farmington Located?

Farmington is a city located in the San Juan County of New Mexico, United States. Farmington lies between 41.278637 Degrees North latitudes and 73.0265277 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Farmington city is 46624 people and the city has a total area of 34.46 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Farmington, New Mexico Quick Facts

PropertyInformation
CityFarmington
CountySan Juan County
StateNew Mexico
State CapitalSanta Fe
US RegionWestern United States
Latitude36.7281° N
Longitude108.2187° W
Elevation5,395 ft (1,644 m)
Land Area38.73 sq mi
Water Area0.22 sq mi
Total Area38.95 sq mi
Population (latest Census year)46,624 (2020 Census)
Population Density1,204 per sq mi
ZIP Codes87401, 87402, 87499
Area Code505
Time Zone StandardMountain Standard Time (MST, UTC−7)
Time Zone DaylightMountain Daylight Time (MDT, UTC−6)
CurrencyUS Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code35-25870
Congressional District2nd Congressional District

Nearby Cities to Farmington, New Mexico

  • Aztec, New Mexico — 13 mi Northeast
  • Bloomfield, New Mexico — 14 mi East
  • Kirtland, New Mexico — 9 mi Southwest
  • Shiprock, New Mexico — 28 mi West
  • Cortez, Colorado — 44 mi Northwest
  • Durango, Colorado — 48 mi North
  • Gallup, New Mexico — 92 mi South
  • Pagosa Springs, Colorado — 104 mi Northeast
  • Grants, New Mexico — 139 mi Southeast
  • Monticello, Utah — 81 mi Northwest

Driving Distances from Farmington, New Mexico

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
KirtlandNew Mexico912 min
AztecNew Mexico1318 min
BloomfieldNew Mexico1420 min
ShiprockNew Mexico2835 min
CortezColorado4455 min
DurangoColorado481 hr
GallupNew Mexico921 hr 35 min
MonticelloUtah811 hr 30 min
Pagosa SpringsColorado1042 hr
Santa FeNew Mexico1803 hr

Transportation and Connectivity in Farmington, New Mexico

CategoryInformation
Airport NameFour Corners Regional Airport
IATA CodeFMN
PortNot applicable
Major HighwaysUS Route 64, US Route 491, New Mexico State Road 371, New Mexico State Road 516
Train/Amtrak ServiceNo passenger rail service; nearest Amtrak station is Gallup
Local Bus/Transit ServiceRed Apple Transit
  • US Route 64 - Major east-west highway connecting Farmington with Bloomfield, Shiprock, Taos and Arizona.
  • US Route 491 - North-south highway linking the city with Gallup, Cortez and southwestern Colorado.
  • New Mexico State Road 371 - Scenic route providing access to Crownpoint and central New Mexico.
  • New Mexico State Road 516 - Important arterial serving western Farmington and nearby residential and commercial districts.

What are top Places to Visit in Farmington, New Mexico

Landmark NameType
Riverside Nature CenterNature Center
Berg ParkCity Park
E3 Children's Museum & Science CenterMuseum
Farmington Museum at Gateway ParkMuseum
Animas ParkPark
Lake FarmingtonRecreation Area
Salmon Ruins MuseumArchaeological Museum
Aztec Ruins National MonumentNational Monument
Chaco Culture National Historical ParkHistorical Park
Bisti/De-Na-Zin WildernessNatural Attraction

Colleges and Universities in Farmington, New Mexico

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
San Juan CollegePublicCommunity CollegeTechnical, health sciences and workforce education
University of New Mexico – FarmingtonPublicUniversityBachelor's and graduate degree programs
New Mexico Highlands University – Farmington CenterPublicUniversityTeacher education and graduate studies
Farmington Municipal SchoolsPublicK–12 DistrictComprehensive public education

Waterbodies in Farmington, New Mexico

San Juan River, Animas River, La Plata River, Navajo Lake, Morgan Lake, Lake Farmington, Chokecherry Canyon Reservoir, Largo Wash

Golf Courses in Farmington, New Mexico

Pinon Hills Golf Course, Civitan Golf Course, Riverview Golf Course, San Juan Country Club, Bloomfield Golf Course

Farmington, New Mexico — Key Historical Facts

  • Farmington was founded in 1901 where the Animas and San Juan rivers meet, making it an important agricultural and trading center.
  • The discovery of oil and natural gas in the San Juan Basin during the twentieth century transformed the city's economy and fueled rapid growth.
  • Farmington became a regional hub for energy production, serving the Four Corners area with mining, natural gas, and power generation industries.
  • Its location near Chaco Culture National Historical Park, Aztec Ruins National Monument, and other archaeological sites has strengthened the city's tourism industry.
  • Today, Farmington is the commercial, healthcare, educational, and cultural center of northwestern New Mexico, serving residents across the Four Corners region.

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