Where is Las Vegas, NV?

The given Las Vegas location map shows that Las Vegas is located in the south-west of the United States and in the south of the state Nevada.

Location Map of Las Vegas

Where is Las Vegas?

Las Vegas, is the 28th-most populous city in the United States, seat of Clark county, located in the southeastern Nevada. Interestingly, Las Vegas is recognized as "The Entertainment Capital of the World" because it is an international major resort for gambling, shopping, and fine dining. Furthermore, due to city's tolerance for diverse forms of adult entertainment given the title of Sin City, and this image has made Las Vegas a popular setting for films and television programs. Above all, the most parts of the city have been adorned with various outdoor lighting displays on Fremont Street, as well as elsewhere in the city.

The city is established in the year 1905; however, it became a city in the year 1911 and since this time, the city has experienced manifold growth. Surprisingly, the name Las Vegas is often applied to unincorporated areas surrounding the city, more specifically the resort areas on and near the Las Vegas Strip.

Facts about Las Vegas

CountryUnited States
StateNevada
CountyClark
LocationSouth-west of the United States & in the south of Nevada
Las Vegas Coordinates36°10′30″N 115°08′11″W
Las Vegas Founded inMay 15, 1905
IncorporatedMarch 16, 1911
Area of Las Vegas City141.84 sq mi (367.36 km2)
Las Vegas Population (2019)651,319
Las Vegas Area code702 & 725
Las Vegas ClimateSubtropical Arid Climate
Las Vegas Time zoneUTC−8 (PST), in Summer (DST) UTC−7 (PDT)
Las Vegas Major AirportLAS
Interstate Highways in Las VegasI-15, I-515
HighwaysUS 93, US 95, NV 159, NV 599, NV 604, CC 215
Las Vegas Websitelasvegasnevada.gov

Top Places to See in Las Vegas

Bellagio Hotel and CasinoFremont Street ExperienceSahara Las VegasEl Cortez Hotel and Casino
Las Vegas StripFountains of BellagioShark Reef Aquarium at Mandalay BayGold & Silver Pawn Shop
MGM GrandThe Neon MuseumThe Mob MuseumZak Bagans' The Haunted Museum
The STRAT Hotel, Casino & SkyPodFremont StreetSprings PreserveThe D Casino & Hotel
Luxor Hotel & CasinoThe Adventuredome Indoor Theme ParkDiscovery Children's MuseumPalace Station Hotel and Casino
Red Rock Canyon NationalGolden Nugget Las Vegas HotelFour QueensNevada State Museum, Las Vegas
The MirageTreasure IslandSlotZilla ZiplineLas Vegas Mini Grand Prix Family
New York-New York Hotel & CasinoSkyJump Powered by MTN DewPlaza Hotel & CasinoRed Rock Canyon Visitor Center
Last Updated: Nov 7, 2020