What Are People From Carson City Called?

Name: Carson City
Address: North America, United States

North America, United States

United States

People from Carson City are called:

People from Carson City are called Carson Citian.

Demonym:

Carson Citian

Pronunciation:

/ˈkɑːrsən ˈsɪtiən/

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About Carson City

Capital city of Nevada since 1861.
Located in the western foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains.
Independent city and consolidated municipality.
Known for its Old West history and proximity to Lake Tahoe.

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Population:: 58,639 (2024 est.)
Country:: United States
Region:: North America

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Etymology & Origin

Named after Kit Carson, famous American frontiersman and explorer.

Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

Sacramento

200 km west of Carson City

People are called:

Sacramentan

Salt Lake City

680 km east of Carson City

People are called:

Salt Laker

Phoenix

750 km southeast of Carson City

People are called:

Phoenician

Quick Facts

Population:: 58,639 (2024 est.)
Country:: United States
Region:: North America

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