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Las Vegas residents The US Census Bureau's Vintage 2025 estimate put the City of Las Vegas at 679,817 people on July 1, 2025.
Sold to start a city Las Vegas celebrates its birthday on May 15 because on that date in 1905 the railroad company auctioned off 110 acres of land in a two-day sale that founded the town.
Where the name began The 180-acre Springs Preserve holds the springs and meadows that scout Rafael Rivera reached in 1829, and the name Las Vegas means "the meadows" in Spanish.
From the Strip to Red Rock Canyon Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area sits about 17 miles west of the Las Vegas Strip and draws more than three million visitors a year to its 13-mile scenic drive.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Las Vegas Strip in the City of Las Vegas?
No. The Las Vegas Strip is in unincorporated Clark County, Nevada, not inside the City of Las Vegas, so Clark County rather than the city provides its municipal services.
What does the name Las Vegas mean?
Las Vegas means "the meadows" in Spanish. The name comes from the springs and meadows that scout Rafael Rivera reached in 1829 at what is now the Springs Preserve on Valley View Boulevard.
When was Las Vegas founded?
Las Vegas was founded on May 15, 1905, when the railroad company auctioned off 110 acres of land in a two-day sale, which is why the city celebrates its birthday on May 15. The City of Las Vegas was incorporated on June 1, 1911.
How far is the Las Vegas airport from the Strip?
Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) is about 2 miles from Las Vegas Boulevard, the street the Las Vegas Strip runs along.
Can you walk the Las Vegas Strip?
Yes. Walking the Las Vegas Strip end to end, from The STRAT to Mandalay Bay, is about 4.5 miles on foot, and two small MGM trams can shorten the longer stretches between Bellagio, Aria and Park MGM and between Excalibur, Luxor and Mandalay Bay.
How do you get around Las Vegas without a car?
Visitors can get around Las Vegas without a car on the Las Vegas Monorail, a 3.9-mile elevated line with seven stations along the Strip, and on the Deuce, the Strip bus run by the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada. The free Downtown Loop shuttle serves Downtown Las Vegas.
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