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Statistics & Facts

Location

City Attractions

Chamber of Commerce.

Organizations, Churches, and Sports.

Schools.

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Statistics & Facts

The Nevada state capital is Carson City.
The population of Elko is approximately 14,736 (1990), 18297 (2010).
The approximate number of families is 5,817 (1990), 6743 (2010).
The amount of land area in Elko is 25.265 sq. kilometers.
The amount of surface water is 0 sq kilometers.
The distance from Elko to Washington DC is 2131 miles.
The distance to the Nevada state capital is 247 miles. (as the crow flies)
Elko is positioned 40.83 degrees north of the equator and 115.76 degrees west of the prime meridian.
Elko elevation is 5,067 feet above sea level.

Location

On Interstate 80 between Winnemucca and the Utah border
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Attractions

WESTERN FOLKLIFE CENTER.
in Downtown Elko, Nevada.
Phone: 702-738-7508.
The Cowboy Poetry Gathering, 1/26-2/1/97, is the undisputed cowboy cultural event of the year. Featuring authentic music, stories, dance, crafted gear and poetry. All year the historical Folklife Center is open with exhibits and special attractions. Call us for an information packet or visit us at www.westfolk.org.

Northeastern Nevada Museum
1515 Idaho St.
Elko, NV 89801
Phone: 775-738-3418

ELKO CONVENTION CENTER.
700 Moren Way.
Elko, Nevada
Phone: 702-738-4091.
At the Elko Convention Center our goal is to make your meeting or convention go off without a hitch. We provide comfortable meeting and banquet facilities plus the professional support staff you expect. Come to Elko where the air and ideas are always fresh. Call 1-800-248-ELKO for more information.
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Elko Chamber

Elko Chamber of Commerce
1405 Idaho St.
Elko, NV 89801
Phone: 775-738-7135
Toll-free: 800-428-7143

Elko Organizations

Elko Chamber of Commerce
1405 Idaho St.
Elko, NV 89801
Phone: 775-738-7135
Toll-free: 800-428-7143

Elko Schools

Great Basin College
1500 College Parkway
Elko, Nevada 89801
Phone: (775) 738-8493