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Miscellaneous Information


Various Identification Codes ...

FIPS Codes ...

In a past effort, various federal agencies created a set of codes with a purpose similar to the GNIS codes. These codes are called the Federal Information Processing Standard (or the FIPS 55 codes). Although they are still used by some organizations, the FIPS codes are obsolete and will ultimately be replaced by the GNIS codes.

While FIPS codes have been assigned to all counties and states, a specific code has not been assigned to Ponderosa. The following FIPS codes apply to the State and County:

State Code:  35 (New Mexico)
County Code:  001 (Bernalillo County)

Regional Codes ...

For statistical purposes, the US Census Bureau has divided the country into four Regions. Ponderosa is located in Region #4 (the West Region).

In turn, the US Census Bureau has further divided each Region into Divisions. Ponderosa is located in Division #8 (the Mountain Division).

The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has created ten Federal Regions. Ponderosa is located in Region VI (Region 6).

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has created ten Management Regions. Ponderosa is located in Region VI (Region 6).