Nevada is commonly known as the Silver State. It was founded as a U.S. territory in 1861, making it the 36th state on October 31, 1864, during the Civil War, earning its nickname Battle Born for joining the Union under such circumstances. Its capital, Carson City, was established in 1861 and remains a consolidated municipality, functioning as both a city and a county as of 2025.
However, Nevada has 17 counties and numerous municipalities, including cities, towns, and unincorporated communities. The state uniquely defines its municipalities under Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS), which regulate their formation based on population size and governance needs. Under these statutes, cities are incorporated entities with mayor-council or council-manager systems. At the same time, towns are unincorporated areas managed by county commissions. Finally, Villages are rarely formed in Nevada due to their preference for urban or rural classifications.
State Information Overview
| Category | Data |
|---|---|
| Total Municipalities | Numerous (varied types) |
| Number of Cities | Over 19 |
| Number of Towns | Numerous (unincorporated) |
| Counties | 17 |
| Largest City by Population | Las Vegas (641,903) |
| Total Area | 110,572 square miles |
| Population (2025 estimated.) | ~3.18 million |
Cities and Towns by Alphabetical Letter
Cities in Nevada that start with A
- Alamo
- Amargosa Valley
- Austin
Cities in Nevada that start with B
- Baker
- Battle Mountain
- Beatty
- Bennett Springs
- Blue Diamond
- Boulder City
- Bunkerville
Cities in Nevada that start with C
- Caliente
- Cal-Nev-Ari
- Carlin
- Carson City
- Carter Springs
- Cold Springs
- Crescent Valley
- Crystal Bay
Cities in Nevada that start with D
- Dayton
- Denio
- Double Spring
- Dyer
Cities in Nevada that start with E
- East Valley
- Elko
- Ely
- Enterprise
- Eureka
Cities in Nevada that start with F
- Fallon
- Fallon Station
- Fernley
- Fish Springs
- Fort McDermitt
Cities in Nevada that start with G
- Gabbs
- Gardnerville
- Gardnerville Ranchos
- Genoa
- Gerlach
- Glenbrook
- Golconda
- Golden Valley
- Goldfield
- Goodsprings
- Grass Valley
Cities in Nevada that start with H
- Hawthorne
- Henderson
- Hiko
- Humboldt River Ranch
Cities in Nevada that start with I
- Imlay
- Incline Village
- Indian Hills
- Indian Springs
Cities in Nevada that start with J
- Jackpot
- Johnson Lane
Cities in Nevada that start with K
- Kingsbury
- Kingston
Cities in Nevada that start with L
- Lakeridge
- Lamoille
- Las Vegas
- Laughlin
- Lemmon Valley
- Logan Creek
- Lovelock
- Lund
Cities in Nevada that start with M
- McDermitt
- McGill
- Mesquite
- Mina
- Minden
- Moapa Town
- Moapa Valley
- Mogul
- Montello
- Mountain City
- Mount Charleston
Cities in Nevada that start with N
- Nellis AFB
- Nelson
- Nixon
- North Las Vegas
Cities in Nevada that start with O
- Orovada
- Osino
- Owyhee
Cities in Nevada that start with P
- Pahrump
- Panaca
- Paradise
- Paradise Valley
- Pioche
- Preston
Cities in Nevada that start with R
- Rachel
- Reno
- Round Hill Village
- Ruhenstroth
- Ruth
Cities in Nevada that start with S
- Sandy Valley
- Schurz
- Searchlight
- Silver City
- Silver Peak
- Silver Springs
- Skyland
- Smith Valley
- Spanish Springs
- Sparks
- Spring Creek
- Spring Valley
- Stagecoach
- Stateline
- Summerlin South
- Sunrise Manor
- Sun Valley
- Sutcliffe
Cities in Nevada that start with T
- Tonopah
- Topaz Lake
- Topaz Ranch Estates
Cities in Nevada that start with V
- Verdi
- Virginia City
Cities in Nevada that start with W
- Wadsworth
- Walker Lake
- Washoe Valley
- Wells
- West Wendover
- Whitney
- Winchester
- Winnemucca
Cities in Nevada that start with Y
- Yerington
Cities in Nevada that start with Z
- Zephyr Cove
Note
Nevada has no towns in alphabetical order, beginning with the letters Q, U, and X.
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Questions & Answers
How many cities and towns are in Nevada?
Nevada has 19 cities, towns, and villages, as well as 135 special districts, and Carson City operates as an independent city.
What are the 17 counties in Nevada?
The 17 counties in Nevada are:
- Carson City
- Churchill County
- Clark County
- Douglas County
- Elko County
- Esmeralda County
- Eureka County
- Humboldt County
- Lander County
- Lincoln County
- Lyon County
- Mineral County
- Nye County
- Pershing County
- Storey County
- Washoe County
- White Pine County.
What are the major cities in Nevada?
Nevada has many Cities, but the major cities are primarily located in the southern and northern parts of the state. The most populous cities include Las Vegas, with a population of 660,929; Henderson, 337,305; North Las Vegas, 284,771; and Reno, 274,915.
