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Las Vegas

This article is about the city proper in Nevada. For the metropolitan area, see Las Vegas Valley. For other uses, see Las Vegas (disambiguation).
"Vegas" redirects here. For other uses, see Vegas (disambiguation).

Las Vegas
City
Las Vegas Skyline
Downtown Las Vegas
World Market Center
World Market Center
The Strat
The Strat
Clark County Government Center
Clark County Government Center
Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health
Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health
Las Vegas Strip
Las Vegas Strip in Paradise and Winchester, outside city limits
Flag of Las Vegas
Flag
Official seal of Las Vegas
Seal
Etymology: from Spanish las vegas 'the meadows'
Nicknames: 
"Vegas", "Sin City", "City of Lights", "The Gambling Capital of the World",[1] "The Entertainment Capital of the World", "Capital of Second Chances",[2] "The Marriage Capital of the World", "The Silver City", "America's Playground", "Hawaii's Ninth Island"[3][4]
Map
Map
Map
Map
Las Vegas is located in Nevada
Las Vegas
Las Vegas
Las Vegas is located in the United States
Las Vegas
Las Vegas
Coordinates: 36°10′2″N 115°8′55″W / 36.16722°N 115.14861°W / 36.16722; -115.14861
Country United States
State Nevada
CountyClark
FoundedMay 15, 1905
IncorporatedMarch 16, 1911
Government
 • TypeCouncil–manager
 • MayorShelley Berkley (D)
 • Mayor Pro TemBrian Knudsen (D)
 • City council
Members
 • City managerJorge Cervantes
Area
[5]
 • City
141.91 sq mi (367.53 km2)
 • Land141.85 sq mi (367.40 km2)
 • Water0.05 sq mi (0.14 km2)
 • Urban
540 sq mi (1,400 km2)
 • Metro
1,580 sq mi (4,100 km2)
Elevation
2,001 ft (610 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • City
641,903
 • Rank75th in North America
24th in the United States[6]
1st in Nevada
 • Density4,525.16/sq mi (1,747.17/km2)
 • Urban
2,196,623 (US: 21st)
 • Urban density5,046.3/sq mi (1,948.4/km2)
 • Metro
[7]
2,265,461 (US: 29th)
DemonymLas Vegan
GDP
[8]
 • Metro$160.728 billion (2022)
Time zoneUTC−08:00 (PST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−07:00 (PDT)
ZIP Codes
89044, 89054, 891xx
Area code(s)702 and 725
FIPS code32-40000
GNIS feature ID847388
Websitelasvegasnevada.gov

Las Vegas,[a] colloquially referred to as Vegas, is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Nevada and the seat of Clark County. The Las Vegas Valley metropolitan area is the largest within the greater Mojave Desert, and second-largest in the Southwestern United States. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city had 641,903 residents in 2020,[9] with a metropolitan population of 2,227,053,[10] making it the 24th-most populous city in the United States. Las Vegas is an internationally renowned major resort city, known primarily for its gambling, shopping, fine dining, entertainment, and nightlife. It has most venues centered on downtown Las Vegas and more to the Las Vegas Strip, located outside city limits in the unincorporated towns of Paradise and Winchester. The Las Vegas Valley serves as the leading financial, commercial, and cultural center in Nevada.

Las Vegas was settled in 1905 and officially incorporated in 1911.[11] At the close of the 20th century, it was the most populated North American city founded within that century (a similar distinction was earned by Chicago in the 19th century). Population growth has accelerated since the 1960s and into the 21st century, and between 1990 and 2000 the population increased by 85.2%.

The city bills itself as the Entertainment Capital of the World, and is famous for its luxurious and large casino-hotels. As of 2023, Las Vegas attracts over 40.8 million visitors annually,[12] making it one of the most visited cities in the United States and consistently ranking among the world’s top tourist destinations.[13][14] It is the third most popular U.S. destination for business conventions[15] and a global leader in the hospitality industry.[16] The city's tolerance for numerous forms of adult entertainment has earned it the nickname "Sin City",[17] and has made it a popular setting for films, literature, television programs, commercials and music videos.

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  3. ^ Letourneau, Christian (May 24, 2022). "How This Mainland City Became Known as Hawaii's 'Ninth Island'". Fodor's. Retrieved February 10, 2025.
  4. ^ Dymski, Gary. "Ninth Island: The story behind Hawaiians' affinity for Las Vegas". KLAS-TV. Retrieved February 10, 2025.
  5. ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on October 11, 2014. Retrieved September 19, 2022.
  6. ^ "City and Town Population Totals: 2020–2023". United States Census Bureau, Population Division. Archived from the original on July 11, 2022. Retrieved May 16, 2024.
  7. ^ "2020 Population and Housing State Data". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on August 24, 2021. Retrieved August 22, 2021.
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  9. ^ "QuickFacts: Las Vegas city, Nevada". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on March 14, 2022. Retrieved August 22, 2021.
  10. ^ "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Las Vegas city, Nevada". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 9, 2021. Retrieved March 9, 2012.
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  12. ^ Stutz, Howard (January 25, 2024). "In 2023, Las Vegas saw its highest visitation totals since before the pandemic". Nevada Independent. Archived from the original on July 13, 2024.
  13. ^ "Overseas Visitation Estimates for U.S. States, Cities, and Census Regions: 2013" (PDF). International Visitation in the United States. US Office of Travel and Tourism Industries, US Department of Commerce. May 2014. Archived from the original (PDF) on November 13, 2018. Retrieved December 14, 2014.
  14. ^ "World's Most-Visited Tourist Attractions". Travel + Leisure. November 10, 2014. Archived from the original on September 15, 2012. Retrieved January 10, 2015.
  15. ^ Jones, Charisse (August 21, 2013). "Top convention destinations: Orlando, Chicago, Las Vegas". USA Today. Archived from the original on April 11, 2019. Retrieved September 2, 2017.
  16. ^ Brady, John (August 1, 2015). "The Financial, Social, and Environmental Impacts of Sustainable Practices on the Las Vegas Hospitality Market". UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones. doi:10.34917/8349563.
  17. ^ Schwartz, David G. (December 10, 2018). "Why Las Vegas Is Still America's Most Sinful City". Forbes. Archived from the original on October 4, 2019. Retrieved August 27, 2019.


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