Mesquite : Nevada
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Introduction Mesquite, the fastest growing city in Nevada, was founded in 1894 and incorporated on May 24, 1984. It is located in Clark County near the Arizona state line and 77 miles northeast of Las Vegas. It is built near the banks of the Virgin River. The community was named for the plant growing here in abundance. The climate of Nevada is quite pleasant. July and August are the warmest months and winter is severe from November to February. It receives an average annual rainfall of 4.5 inches.
Elevation : 1608 feet
Land area : 15.3 square miles
Latitude : 36.80 N, Longitude: 114.08 W
Population : 13,523 as on 2005
Attractions * Gold Butte Back Country Byway
* Desert Valley Museum