Largest Cities Of Nevada

Largest Cities Of Nevada

The US state of Nevada is located in the western part of the country. Nevada occupies an area of 286,382 square km and has a population of 3,060,150, which ranks as the 7th most extensive state in the country and the 33rd most populous. Accordingly, given its large area and relatively small population, Nevada is the 9th least densely populated state in the US.

 

Biggest Cities in Nevada

 

  1. Las Vegas

Home to the world’s largest gaming resorts and superstars, Las Vegas packs quite a punch when it comes to population. This city houses more than half a million people, but it has other unknown facts as well. Las Vegas is an internationally renowned resort city that is often nicknamed “The Entertainment Capital of the World.” It is also referred to as “Sin City” because of its tolerance for adult entertainment.

 

  1. Henderson

Henderson is Nevada’s second most populated city, with a population of 175,381. It is located in Clark County, about 16 miles southeast of Las Vegas. The city is situated in the Mojave Desert at an elevation of around 1,864 feet, and is surrounded by mountains, gentle slopes, and features flora and fauna typical of the desert.

 

  1. Reno

Reno is the third biggest city in Nevada and the county seat of Washoe County. The city has a population of 225,221 and is home to numerous casinos and hotels. Reno is located in western Nevada, at the foot of the Sierra Nevada mountain range, and is only 22 km from Lake Tahoe. 

 

  1. North Las Vegas

North Las Vegas has a population of 216,961, which ranks as the fourth most populated city in Nevada. The city is located in Clark County and has a relatively short history given that it was incorporated in 1946. The economy of North Las Vegas is driven by the manufacturing, warehouse distribution, and industrial sectors.

 

  1. Sparks

Sparks is Nevada’s fifth-most populous city, with a population of 90,264 individuals. Founded in 1904, the city is located in Washoe County and was officially incorporated in 1905.

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