Santa Fe, New Mexico

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Santa Fe, New Mexico

Name

Santa Fe, New Mexico

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Obec / Město

Summary

Santa Fe, the capital of New Mexico, was founded in 1610 as the capital of Nuevo México, a province of New Spain. It is the oldest state capital in the U.S. and sits at the highest altitude of any state capital. The city blends indigenous, Spanish, and American influences, becoming a major art city.

Statistics

Area

135.58 km²

Population

87,505

Location