| Gallina, New Mexico | |
|---|---|
| Census-designated place | |
| Coordinates: 36°13′42″N 106°49′08″W / 36.22833°N 106.81889°WCoordinates: 36°13′42″N 106°49′08″W / 36.22833°N 106.81889°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Rio Arriba |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.509 sq mi (11.68 km2) |
| • Land | 4.505 sq mi (11.67 km2) |
| • Water | 0.004 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 7,585 ft (2,312 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 286 |
| • Density | 63/sq mi (24/km2) |
| Time zone | Mountain (MST) (UTC-7) |
| • Summer (DST) | MDT (UTC-6) |
| ZIP code | 87017 |
| Area code(s) | 505 |
| GNIS feature ID | 923601 |
Gallina is a census-designated place in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, United States. Its population was 286 as of the 2010 census. Gallina has a post office with ZIP code 87017.New Mexico State Road 96 passes through the community.
Gallina is derived from the Spanish word gallina, meaning "hen", and used figuratively to denote a coward.