In 1946, a small city was incorporated just north of Las Vegas. Appropriately enough, the town was called North Las Vegas, and it was home to 2,875 residents. Today, the populations of both cities have exploded. North Las Vegas is home to well over 115,000 residents, and it is the second-fastest-growing large city in the United States.
Many people don’t realize that Las Vegas and North Las Vegas are separate cities, but “NLV” has its own City Council, Police Department and Fire Department as well as its own airport and golf courses.
North Las Vegas is close to many local attractions and facilities, including Mount Charleston, Nellis Air Force Base and the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. As the Las Vegas metro area expands northward, North Las Vegas has become increasingly centrally located. Local roads and highways also provide easy access to all areas of the Las Vegas valley.
