Albuquerque is the largest city in the state of New Mexico. It is the county seat of
Bernalillo County and is situated in the central part of the state, straddling the Rio Grande.
As of the 2007 census estimate, the city's population was 523,590, with a metropolitan
population of 841,133 as of July 1, 2006.
In 2007, Albuquerque ranked as the 32nd-largest city as well as the 2nd fastest growing
city in the country.
Albuquerque is nestled between the brilliant Sandia Mountains and the Rio Grande Valley.
The city is rich with culture and heritage and offers breathtaking landscapes.
Year after year residents flock to the city to enjoy Albuquerque's quality of life and
developing business environment.
Albuquerque is home to the University of New Mexico (UNM) and Kirtland Air Force Base as
well as Sandia National Laboratories and Petroglyph National Monument.
The Sandia Mountains run along the eastern side of Albuquerque and the Rio Grande flows
through the city north to south.
Albuquerque boasts a unique nighttime cityscape. Many building exterior's are illuminated in vibrant colors. The Well's Fargo Building is illuminated green. The Double Tree Hotel and the Compass Bank building are illuminated blue. The rotunda of the county courthous is illuminated yellow, while the tops of the Bank of Albuquerque and the Bank of the West are illuminated reddish-yellow.
Albuquerque is geographically divided into four quadrants which are officially part of the mailing address.
Northeast Quadrant
This quadrant has been experiencing a housing expansion since the late 1950s. It abuts the base of the Sandia Mountains and contains portions of the Sandia Heights neighborhoods, which are situated in or near the foothills and are significantly higher, in elevation and price range, than the rest of the city.
Northwest Quadrant
This quadrant contains historic Old Town Albuquerque, which dates back to the 1700s, as well as the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center. The area has a mixture of commercial and some of the most expensive homes in the city.
Southeast Quadrant
The Nob Hill and East Downtown (EDo) neighborhoods lie along Central Avenue, the border between the Southeast and Northeast quadrants.
Southwest Quadrant
Traditionally consisting of agricultural and rural areas, the Southwest quadrant is often referred to as the "South Valley". Although the city limits of Albuquerque do not include all of the area, the South Valley is considered to extend all the way to the Isleta Indian Reservation.
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