Chamita, New Mexico

Chamita is a census-designated place in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, United States. Its population was 870 as of the 2010 census. New Mexico State Road 74 passes through the community. During its earlier years, the community was known as San Pedro De Chamita and served as the first county seat for Rio Arriba county.

Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the community has an area of 3.902 mi2; 3.851 mi2 of its area is land, and 0.051 mi2 is water. Both the Rio Grande and the Rio Chama flow through the community. The two rivers converge south of the area.

Education
It is in Española Public Schools. The comprehensive public high school is Española Valley High School.