Skyland, Nevada facts for kids
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Skyland, Nevada
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 Skyland, Nevada
Location in Nevada
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| 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
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| • 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.
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| 2010 | 376 | — | |
| 2020 | 328 | −12.8% | |
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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.
