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Orovada, Nevada
CountryUnited States
StateNevada
CountyHumboldt
Area
 • Total
45.3 sq mi (117.3 km2)
 • Land45.3 sq mi (117.3 km2)
 • Water0 sq mi (0 km2)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total
155
 • Density3.4/sq mi (1.3/km2)
Time zoneUTC-8 (Pacific (PST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-7 (PDT)
FIPS code32-53000

Orovada is a census-designated place in Humboldt County, Nevada. The population was 155 at the 2010 census.[1]

Rodeo announcer Bob Tallman lived on a ranch near Orovada during his early childhood.[2]

Education

The Humboldt County School District operates schools serving areas with Orovada addresses. Some areas are zoned to Orovada School, a K-8 school. Other areas are zoned to Kings River School, a K-8 school.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the Orovada CDP has an area of 45.3 square miles (117.3 km2), all land.[1] U.S. Route 95 runs through the CDP, leading south 43 miles (69 km) to Winnemucca and north 30 miles (48 km) to the Oregon state line at McDermitt.

References

  1. ^ a b "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Orovada CDP, Nevada". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Retrieved January 24, 2013.
  2. ^ "Kristen Tribe, "The Voice of Rodeo"". americanprofile.com. Retrieved April 4, 2010.