Washoe County, Nevada
Washoe County, Nevada | |
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Location within the U.S. state of Nevada | |
| Coordinates: 40°38′N 119°41′W / 40.63°N 119.68°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Nevada |
| Founded | November 25, 1861 |
| Named after | Washoe people |
| Seat | Reno |
| Largest city | Reno |
| Area | |
• Total | 6,542 sq mi (16,940 km2) |
| • Land | 6,302 sq mi (16,320 km2) |
| • Water | 240 sq mi (620 km2) 3.7% |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 486,492 |
• Estimate (2024) | 507,280 |
| • Density | 77.20/sq mi (29.81/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−8 (Pacific) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−7 (PDT) |
| Congressional district | 2nd |
| Website | washoecounty |
Washoe County (/ˈwɒʃoʊ/) is a county in the U.S. state of Nevada. As of the 2020 census, the population was 486,492, making it Nevada's second-most populous county. Its county seat is Reno. Washoe County is included in the Reno, NV Metropolitan Statistical Area.
The Washoe County landing ship tank was named after this county.