Mesquite is a city in Clark County, Nevada, United States, adjacent to the Arizona state line and 80 miles (124 km) northeast of Las Vegas. As of the 2000 census, it had a population of 9,389, with a 2006 census estimate of 14,799. The city is located in the Virgin River Valley. It is home to a growing retiree population, as well as several casino resorts and golf courses.

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