Albuquerque
A community guide to Albuquerque in New Mexico, the United States.
- Population
- 564,559 residents
- Region
- New Mexico
- Country
- the United States
- Coordinates
- 35.0845, -106.6511
Community and amenities
Albuquerque offers the everyday community amenities that one would expect of a populated place in New Mexico: places to gather, public spaces, and services that connect residents to each other and to the wider region. Educational, cultural, and recreational facilities serve the local population and reflect the priorities of Albuquerque's residents. Visitors passing through Albuquerque encounter a community whose character is built on the patient work of generations of locals.
Geography and location
Albuquerque sits at approximate coordinates 35.0845 latitude and -106.6511 longitude within New Mexico. The terrain and natural features around Albuquerque reflect those typical of its part of the United States, with land use, water access, and transport corridors that have shaped the way the community has developed over time. Travel distances to neighbouring populated places vary, with the wider New Mexico road network providing the principal routes in and out.
Overview
Albuquerque is a populated place in New Mexico, the United States. The community supports 564,559 residents and serves as one of the recognised localities of New Mexico. Its position within the broader regional network gives Albuquerque a distinct local character shaped by surrounding communities and shared services.
Getting there
Reaching Albuquerque typically involves the regional road network of New Mexico or, for longer journeys, connecting to one of the wider transport corridors that traverse the United States. Local routes link Albuquerque to surrounding towns and to the principal arteries that carry traffic between the larger urban centres of New Mexico. Travel times depend on the route taken, the time of day, and the season — all standard considerations for navigating the area around Albuquerque.