Henderson Wedding

Henderson is the fastest-growing large city (150,000 pop.) in the United States.[citation needed] Henderson is in Clark County, Nevada, five miles southeast of Las Vegas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 175,381. The latest Census estimate (2004) placed the population at 224,829. The city's planning and development department estimates the population at 249,800 as of 2006.

The City of Henderson recently celebrated its 50th Anniversary (2006). The township of Henderson emerged in the 1940s to supply our nation with magnesium, the "miracle metal" of World War II. Although "born in America's defense," Henderson's future after the war was uncertain until April 16, 1953 when city incorporation papers were signed. The PEPCON disaster took place on May 4, 1988 near the town.

Henderson is located at 36145N, 115131W (36.029249, -115.025286)GR1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 206.4 km (79.7 mi). 206.4 km (79.7 mi) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.