Las Vegas Facts and Information

Las Vegas State: Nevada Country: United States

Las Vegas by the Numbers:

Population: 503,188 (city); 1,485,855 (metro area)

Average winter temperature: 45-51°F / 7-10.5°C

Average summer temperature: 84-91°F / 29-33°C

Annual rainfall: 4.1 inches / 10.4 centimeters

Days of sunshine: 310

Area: 85 square miles / 220 square kilometers

Elevation: 2178 feet / 664 meters

Average number of conventions per year: 4.000

Quick Facts:

Major industries: Mining, manufacturing (gaming equipment, chemicals, aerospace products), gaming, conventions and tourism

Country dialing code: 1

Area code: 702

Electricity: 110 volts AC, 50Hz; round two-pin plugs are standard.

Time zone: GMT -8 (GMT -7 during daylight savings)

Did You Know?

Las Vegas is Spanish for "the fertile valley".

More than 100,000 marriage licenses are issued in the city each year.