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Monterey Park

New Mexico, United States · North America

About Monterey Park

Monterey Park sits on the route: 10 minutes from El Cerro, 50km from Sandia Peak Tramway.

Monterey Park is a town located in New Mexico, United States. With a population of 1,567, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Monterey Park sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Denver time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Monterey Park to your route.

About Monterey Park

El Cerro Mission is a census-designated place (CDP) in Valencia County, New Mexico, United States. As of the 2020 census, El Cerro Mission had a population of 4,566. It is part of the Albuquerque Metropolitan Statistical Area. The U.S. Census Bureau previously considered El Cerro Mission and the neighboring community

Read more of Monterey Park to be a single CDP, El Cerro-Monterey Park. The CDP was split prior to the 2010 Census.

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Monterey Park offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Monterey Park located?

Monterey Park is located in New Mexico, United States, North America. The coordinates are 34.7590 latitude, -106.6409 longitude.

What is the population of Monterey Park?

Monterey Park has a population of approximately 1,567 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
1,567
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
New Mexico
Timezone
America/Denver
Coordinates
34.7590, -106.6409

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911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
Driving side
right

AAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Right turn on red is legal in most states unless signed otherwise.

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Worth the detour from Monterey Park

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

cafe

66 Diner

A retro 1950s-style diner on Central Avenue (Route 66) in Albuquerque, serving classic American comfort food and green chile cheeseburgers to Route 66 travelers.

36 km · about 40 min drive

museum

Unser Racing Museum

Museum honoring the Unser family racing dynasty with Indy 500-winning cars and memorabilia in Albuquerque.

38 km · about 45 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Sandia Peak Tramway

The longest aerial tramway in the Americas, climbing 2.7 miles from the desert floor to a 10,378-foot ridge above Albuquerque in about 15 minutes. Sunset rides look out over 11,000 square miles.

50 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Monterey Park

  • 50 kmSandia Peak TramwayThe longest aerial tramway in the Americas, climbing 2.7 miles from the desert floor to a 10,378-foot ridge above Albuquerque in about 15 minutes. Sunset rides look out over 11,000 square miles.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Monterey Park.

El Cerro Mission

🇺🇸 United States

0 km awayPop. 4,657

Las Maravillas

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3 km awayPop. 1,628

El Cerro

🇺🇸 United States

6 km awayPop. 2,953

Valencia

🇺🇸 United States

7 km awayPop. 2,192

Tome

🇺🇸 United States

8 km awayPop. 1,867

Peralta

🇺🇸 United States

10 km awayPop. 3,585

Los Lunas

🇺🇸 United States

10 km awayPop. 15,336

Meadow Lake

🇺🇸 United States

10 km awayPop. 4,708

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