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Skyland, Nevada
Skyland, Nevada is located in Nevada
Skyland, Nevada
Skyland, Nevada
Location in Nevada
Country United States
State Nevada
Area
 • Total 4.46 sq mi (11.54 km2)
 • Land 4.36 sq mi (11.28 km2)
 • Water 0.10 sq mi (0.26 km2)
Elevation
6,260 ft (1,910 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 328
 • Density 75.30/sq mi (29.07/km2)
Time zone UTC-8 (Pacific (PST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-7 (PDT)
Area code(s) 775
FIPS code 32-67600
GNIS feature ID 2583957

Skyland is a small community in Douglas County, Nevada, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's an area identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes. In 2020, about 328 people lived in Skyland.

Where is Skyland Located?

Skyland is found on the eastern side of Lake Tahoe. Lake Tahoe is a very large freshwater lake in the Sierra Nevada mountains. Skyland is in the far western part of Nevada.

The main road through Skyland is U.S. Route 50. This road goes south about 5 miles (8 km) to the border with California. It also goes northeast about 20 miles (32 km) to Carson City, which is the capital of Nevada.

Skyland is surrounded by other communities. Lakeridge is right to the north. Zephyr Cove is next to Skyland on its southern side.

Land and Water

The United States Census Bureau says that Skyland covers a total area of about 4.46 square miles (11.5 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 4.36 square miles (11.3 square kilometers). A smaller part, about 0.10 square miles (0.26 square kilometers), is water. This water area makes up about 2.26% of Skyland's total size.

How Many People Live Here?

The number of people living in Skyland has changed over time.

Historical population
Census Pop.
2010 376
2020 328 −12.8%
U.S. Decennial Census

In 2010, the population was 376 people. By 2020, the population had decreased slightly to 328 people. These numbers come from the official U.S. Census, which counts everyone in the country every ten years.

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