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City	Boulder City
State	Nevada (NV)
County	Clark County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles)

Latitude	35.84376
Longitude	-114.911553
Population	14,885
Density	27.6 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	89005, 89006
Area Code	702, 725
County Seat	Las Vegas
School District	Clark County School District

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About Boulder City, Nevada

Boulder City is a locality in Clark County, Nevada, United States. It has a population of 14,885. The population density is 27.6 people per km². Boulder City is located at 35.8438°N, 114.9116°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. Boulder City is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 89005, 89006.

Boulder City occupies a singular expanse of the high desert, where the sun bleaches the earth into shades of pale ochre and deep sienna. It lies 9.4 miles east-southeast of Henderson, NV (from Henderson, NV: bearing 117°T), and is situated 19.4 miles east-southeast of Paradise. The landscape rises in rugged swells toward the jagged silhouette of Black Mountain, standing sentinel over the arid basin. To the south, the weathered terrain of Bootleg Canyon offers a stark, geological record of the region’s ancient shifts. Moisture is a fleeting visitor here, yet the proximity of Lake Mead provides a vast, reflective stillness that anchors the horizon. A quiet path winds through Bicentennial Park, where the dry breeze carries the scent of sagebrush across the open ground.

Boulder City owes its existence to the sheer ambition of engineering, having been established to house the workforce that tamed the turbulent Colorado River. The local economy transitioned from the frantic energy of dam construction into a settled, deliberate pace that favors small-scale commerce and quiet industry. Streets laid out with geometric precision remain a reflection of the federal planning that once dictated the rhythm of daily labor. Modern residents maintain a careful stewardship of this inheritance, valuing the deliberate restraint that keeps the frantic sprawl of the neighboring desert hollow at bay. The legacy of the massive project endures in the sturdy architecture and the enduring pride of a place built by hand in the heat of the Mojave.

Cultural life in Boulder City moves with a deliberate, unhurried grace, preserved by a community that famously eschews the neon clamor found elsewhere in the state. Bicentennial Park serves as a social anchor, hosting gatherings that highlight the town’s tight-knit character and appreciation for its unique heritage. The historic downtown district remains a testament to a bygone era, with its preserved storefronts and the absence of gaming machines, a rare choice that defines the local atmosphere. Though the landscape is sparse, it attracts those who find beauty in the golden, slanting light of late afternoon as it illuminates the surrounding hills. Famous figures such as the artist Frank Crowe, who directed the construction of the nearby dam, left an indelible mark on the identity of the people who reside here today.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area (National Conservation Area) — 5.1 mi, 278° W · 48k acres
Eldorado Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 6.1 mi, 125° SE · 32k acres
Lake Mead National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 6.5 mi, 090° E · 1.3M acres
North McCullough Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 7.6 mi, 289° W · 15k acres
Old Truck (Attraction) — 8.7 mi, 330° NW
Keyhole Canyon Petroglyphs (Historic Ruins) — 8.9 mi, 185° S
TWA Terminal Building (Monument) — 9.5 mi, 022° N
River Mountains Area of Critical Environmental Concern (Area of Critical Environmental Concern) — 9.6 mi, 002° N
Steep Rock Drop (Attraction) — 9.6 mi, 329° NW
Fire Extinguishers Pile (Attraction) — 9.6 mi, 329° NW
Step Down Jump (Attraction) — 9.9 mi, 331° NW
Bootleg Canyon (Monument) — 10.1 mi, 016° N
Boulder City-Hoover Dam Museum (Museum) — 10.2 mi, 024° NE
El Dorado Canyon (Monument) — 10.4 mi, 153° SE
Gas Can/Chainwheel/Bullet Art (Public Artwork) — 10.4 mi, 330° NW
Piute/eldorado Area of Critical Environmental Concern (Area of Critical Environmental Concern) — 10.6 mi, 217° SW
Clearwater (Historic Ruins) — 12.5 mi, 305° NW
Broadway Kids Academy (Arts Centre) — 12.6 mi, 339° N
Black Canyon Overlook (Viewpoint) — 13.0 mi, 038° NE
Regal Green Valley Ranch Stadium 10 (Cinema) — 15.8 mi, 321° NW
Wiseguys Live Comedy (Theatre) — 21.5 mi, 316° NW
Criss Angel Studios (Gallery) — 22.0 mi, 316° NW
House of Blues (Theatre) — 22.7 mi, 319° NW
Galaxy Theatres Luxury+ Las Vegas, Boulevard Mall (Cinema) — 23.0 mi, 327° NW
Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area (National Conservation Area) — 25.6 mi, 279° W · 202k acres
Toiyabe National Forest (National Forest) — 29.5 mi, 280° W · 3.9M acres
Spring Mountains National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 29.5 mi, 280° W · 322k acres
Desert National Wildlife Range (National Wildlife Refuge) — 35.2 mi, 353° N · 3.0M acres
Gold Butte National Monument (National Monument) — 39.5 mi, 055° NE · 297k acres
Mojave Trails National Monument (National Monument) — 40.8 mi, 183° S · 1.8M acres

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