Douglas County | |
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Coordinates: 38°55′N 119°37′W / 38.92°N 119.61°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Nevada |
Founded | 1861 |
Named for | Stephen A. Douglas |
Seat | Minden |
Largest city | Gardnerville Ranchos |
Area | |
• Total | 738 sq mi (1,910 km2) |
• Land | 710 sq mi (1,800 km2) |
• Water | 28 sq mi (70 km2) 3.8% |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 49,488 |
• Density | 67/sq mi (26/km2) |
Time zone | UTC−8 (Pacific) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−7 (PDT) |
Congressional district | 2nd |
Website | www |
Douglas County is a county in the northwestern part of the U.S. state of Nevada. As of the 2020 census, the population was 49,488.[1] Its county seat is Minden.[2] Douglas County comprises the Gardnerville Ranchos, NV Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is also included in the Reno–Carson City–Fernley, NV Combined Statistical Area.