Henderson : Nevada
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Introduction Henderson is located at the southern rim of Las Vegas and was incorporated during the Second World War. John F. Kennedy described Henderson as the “city of destiny” while on a visit to Southern Nevada. However, Henderson came into the forefront with the establishment of the Basic Magnesium Plant, which supplied magnesium to the US forces. It lost its importance after the War and was resurrected by city leaders and developers. Today, Henderson is the second largest city in Nevada.
Henderson offers its residents and visitors enjoy warm weather, with an average temperature of just under 70 degrees most months of the year. It has low humidity and very little rain. Snow is rare in this part of the state.
Area : 80 square miles (2000)
Elevation : Averages 1,940 feet above sea level
Latitude : 36.03 N, Longitude: 115.03 W
Average Temperatures : January, 44.0° F; July, 88.0° F; annual average, 68.0° F
Average Annual Precipitation : 4.5 inches of rain
Population : 232,146 as on 2005
Attractions * Hoover Dam
* Lake Mead National Recreation Area
Festivals * St. Patrick's Day Parade and Block Party
* Dragon Boat Race in April
* ArtFest and Annual Bon Appetit Wine & Spirits Focus in May
* Nevada Silverman in November