Doña Ana County, New Mexico
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Region / Subdivision
Summary
Doña Ana County lies in the southern part of New Mexico, bordering Texas to the east and the Mexican state of Chihuahua to the south. It is named after Doña Ana Robledo, who died in the area during the Pueblo Revolt of 1680. The county includes the Las Cruces metropolitan area and features a mix of desert landscapes and agricultural valleys.
Statistics
Area
9,888.00 km²
Population
219,561