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Algodones is a census-designated place (CDP) in Sandoval County, New Mexico, United States. The population was 814 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Albuquerque Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Algodones CDP overview:
Name:	Algodones CDP
LSAD Code:	57
LSAD Description:	CDP (suffix)
State:	New Mexico
County:	Sandoval County
Elevation:	5,112 ft (1,558 m)
Total Area:	7.41 sq mi (19.20 km²)
Land Area:	7.31 sq mi (18.93 km²)
Water Area:	0.11 sq mi (0.28 km²)
Total Population:	720
Population Density:	98.54/sq mi (38.04/km²)
ZIP code:	87001
Area code:	505
FIPS code:	3502210
GNISfeature ID:	0899497

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History

Near the town of Algodones lies a narrow pass known as La Angostura. The pass was important for trade along the Camino Real, and was the site of fortifications dating from the early 17th century to control movemnt along the road. The village of Algodones developed in the 18th century when continuing efforts by the Spanish settlers to control the nearby Rio Grande river fords and pass through the valley.

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Geography

Algodones lies in the Rio Grande Valley in the northeast of the Albuquerque Basin on the east bank of the Rio Grande. According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 7.3 square miles (19 km), of which 7.2 square miles (19 km) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km) (1.37%) is water.