Torrance County, New Mexico

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Torrance County
Torrance County Courthouse in Estancia
Torrance County Courthouse in Estancia
Map of New Mexico highlighting Torrance County
Location within the U.S. state of New Mexico
Map of the United States highlighting New Mexico
New Mexico's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 34°38′N 105°51′W / 34.64°N 105.85°W / 34.64; -105.85
Country United States
State New Mexico
FoundedMarch 16, 1903
SeatEstancia
Largest cityMoriarty
Area
 • Total3,346 sq mi (8,670 km2)
 • Land3,345 sq mi (8,660 km2)
 • Water0.9 sq mi (2 km2)  0.03%
Population
 • Estimate 
(2019)
15,461
 • Density4.9/sq mi (1.9/km2)
Time zoneUTC−7 (Mountain)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−6 (MDT)
Congressional district1st
Websitewww.torrancecountynm.org

Torrance County is a county located in the center of the U.S. state of New Mexico. As of the 2010 census, the population was 16,383.[1] The county seat is Estancia.[2]

References[change | change source]

  1. "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 21, 2011. Retrieved September 30, 2013.
  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.