Chaves County, New Mexico

Chaves County
Chaves County Courthouse in Roswell
Location within the U.S. state of New Mexico
New Mexico's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 33°22′N 104°28′W / 33.36°N 104.47°W / 33.36; -104.47
Country United States
State New Mexico
FoundedFebruary 25, 1889
Named forJosé Francisco Chaves
SeatRoswell
Largest cityRoswell
Area
 • Total6,075 sq mi (15,730 km2)
 • Land6,065 sq mi (15,710 km2)
 • Water9.8 sq mi (25 km2)  0.2%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total65,157
 • Density11/sq mi (4/km2)
Time zoneUTC−7 (Mountain)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−6 (MDT)
Congressional district2nd
Websiteco.chaves.nm.us

Chaves County is a county in the U.S. state of New Mexico. As of the 2020 census, the population was 65,157.[1] Its county seat is Roswell.[2]

References

  1. "QuickFacts: Chaves County, New Mexico". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 17, 2024.
  2. National Association of Counties. "NACo County Explorer". Retrieved 17 January 2024.