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Las Vegas ("The Meadows" in Spanish) was founded as a city on May 15, 1905.  At that time, Las Vegas was only 19.18 square miles and had a population of approximately 800.

The Las Vegas Valley has been named as the fastest growing area in the United States.  The good climate, the economy, the job opportunities and the many amenities offered are some of the factors prompting our growth.  Approximately 6,000 new residents move to "the Valley" every month and make it home.

The latest population predictions estimate that Las Vegas is now home to more than 2 million people.

REASONS FOR MOVING TO LAS VEGAS:

• Job Transfer - 18.2%
• Like the area - 16.8%
• Better lifestyle - 14.1%
• Other - 12.9%
• Retirement - 12.6%
• Live near relatives - 10.6%
• Find a job - 9.2%
• Born here - 6%
• Health reasons - 1.6%

CLIMATE:

The Las Vegas climate is classified as arid (dry).  It averages 294 days of sunshine per year (211 clear days, 83 partly cloudy).  Highs of 105 degrees are common from May to September, with several days exceeding 115 degrees.  The average annual rainfall is 4.13 inches.  Humidity stays around 29%.