Facts about the city of Henderson, Nevada. The population of Henderson is 220,236; find out more about Henderson. http://visithenderson.com/visit/glance/facts/ Fri, 10 Sep 2010 14:01:00 +0100 WebGen + FeedCreator 1.7.2-ppt Wed, 03 Feb 2010 22:33:47 +0100 http://visithenderson.com/visit/glance/facts/ Quick Facts Wed, 03 Feb 2010 22:33:47 +0100 en_297_68_0 http://visithenderson.com/visit/glance/facts/ Incorporated:1953 City Slogan:A Place to Call Home City Seal:Circular multicolor, with mountains, lake, golf course, homes, industry and cactus depictedCity Flag:Blue background/white writing with "Henderson Nevada" along top, a torch in centerof flame"Flamma Industriae" written beneath (Flame of Industry) Total Population:         276,065comparable to Buffalo, NY;St. Paul, MN;Lexington-Fayette, KY2030 Projected        Population: 468,104Total Square Miles:More than 105comparable to Cape Coral, FL; Abilene, TX; Palmdale, CAElevation:1,940 feet  Topography:Henderson occupies the southern rim of the Las Vegas Valley stretching east of Boulder Highway to just east of Interstate 15. Features include level desert; access to the Colorado River, Lake Mead, and Sloan Canyon National Conservation area; along with Black Mountain and the River and McCullough Mountains. Golf Courses:Black Mountain Golf & Country ClubDesert Willow Golf CourseLegacy Golf ClubRevere at Anthem (36 Holes)Rio SeccoTuscanyWildHorse Golf Club  Other than the back nine holes at Black Mountain, all Henderson golf courses use either raw or reclaimed water. City Parks: 49 developed parksHenderson is nationally recognized for its outstanding parks and recreation system, having obtained national accreditation and receiving recognition for Excellence in Parks and Recreation Administration. Ballfields:42 (many lighted) Tennis Courts: 50 (many lighted) Trails: Over 11 miles, includes River Mountains Loop Trail, Pittman Wash Trail, and Boulder Highway Trail. Performing Arts Facilities: Henderson Pavilion Henderson Convention Center Henderson Events PlazaMuseums: Clark County Heritage Museum,a Smithsonian Affiliate Airport: McCarran International AirportHenderson Executive Airport Interstate Highway: Us 93/95; I-215 Beltway link to I-15 Highway serving Henderson included in the CANAMAX Trade Corridor, developed to facilitate the movement of goods, services, people and information between Canada, America and Mexico.     Wed, 03 Feb 2010 22:33:47 +0100 en_298_68_0