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Sandia Knolls

New Mexico, United States · North America

About Sandia Knolls

Sandia Knolls is worth a stop: 30 minutes from Edgewood, 58km from Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks.

Sandia Knolls is a town located in New Mexico, United States. With a population of 1,208, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Sandia Knolls 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 Sandia Knolls to your route.

About Sandia Knolls

Sandia Knolls is a census-designated place (CDP) in Bernalillo County, New Mexico, United States. As of the 2020 census, Sandia Knolls had a population of 1,252. It is part of the Albuquerque Metropolitan Statistical Area.

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Where is Sandia Knolls located?

Sandia Knolls is located in New Mexico, United States, North America. The coordinates are 35.1639 latitude, -106.3114 longitude.

What is the population of Sandia Knolls?

Sandia Knolls has a population of approximately 1,208 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
1,208
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
New Mexico
Timezone
America/Denver
Coordinates
35.1639, -106.3114

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911
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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 Sandia Knolls

4 notable places within an hour's 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.

16 km · about 30 min 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.

28 km · about 30 min drive

museum

Unser Racing Museum

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

31 km · about 35 min drive

natural wonder

Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks

A remarkable collection of cone-shaped volcanic rock formations created by volcanic eruptions six to seven million years ago.

58 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Sandia Knolls

  • 16 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 Sandia Knolls.

Edgewood

🇺🇸 United States

16 km awayPop. 3,805

Sandia Heights

🇺🇸 United States

16 km awayPop. 3,193

Carnuel

🇺🇸 United States

17 km awayPop. 1,232

Placitas

🇺🇸 United States

19 km awayPop. 4,977

Ponderosa Pine

🇺🇸 United States

21 km awayPop. 1,195

Bernalillo

🇺🇸 United States

27 km awayPop. 8,843

Corrales

🇺🇸 United States

28 km awayPop. 8,502

North Valley

🇺🇸 United States

28 km awayPop. 11,333

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