Washoe County, Nevada
Washoe County is a county in the U.S. state of Nevada. As of the 2010 census, the population was 421,407,[1] making it Nevada's second-most populous county. The county seat is Reno.[2]
Washoe County | |
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Washoe County | |
![]() Washoe County Courthouse | |
![]() Location within the U.S. state of Nevada | |
![]() Nevada's location within the U.S. | |
Coordinates: 40°38′N 119°41′W | |
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State | ![]() |
Founded | November 25, 1861 |
Named for | Washoe people |
Seat | Reno |
Largest city | Reno |
Area | |
• Total | 6,542 sq mi (16,940 km2) |
Population | |
• Estimate (2017) | 460,587 |
• Density | 70/sq mi (30/km2) |
Time zone | UTC−8 (Pacific) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−7 (PDT) |
Congressional district | 2nd |
Website | washoecounty |
References
- "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 22, 2011. Retrieved September 23, 2013.
- "County Explorer". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
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