Mesquite is a city in Clark County, in Southern Nevada. Located about 80 miles northeast of Las Vegas, it is located immediately on the Nevada-Arizona border, near Utah. The town is situated on the north bank of the Virgin River, with the smaller settlement of Bunkerville on the south side of the river. In recent years, Mesquite has become southern Nevadas latest boomtown, luring both tourists and permanent residents. Latest estimates have the towns population between 15,000 and 18,000 people, and still rapidly growing. Its biggest industry is tourism.
