The town was named for the 19th-century Chief Winnemucca of the local Northern Paiute tribe, who traditionally lived in this area. Winnemucca, translated, means "the giver." The chief's daughter, Sarah Winnemucca, … Visa mer

As of the census of 2000, there were 7,174 people, 2,736 households, and 1,824 families residing in the city. The population density … Visa mer

The Winnemucca Indian Colony of Nevada has its headquarters in Winnemucca. It is a federally recognized tribe of Western Shoshone and Northern Paiute Indians … Visa mer

The Humboldt Sun, the area newspaper, is published twice weekly.
Nomadic Broadcasting operates radio station KHYX-FM with a 50,000 watt signal on 102.7 FM and Translator K232BK on 94.3 FM, serving Winnemucca and its outlying … Visa mer

Winnemucca is located at 40°58′6″N 117°43′36″W / 40.96833°N 117.72667°W (40.968212, −117.726662).
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Amtrak, the national passenger rail system, provides service to Winnemucca. The California Zephyr provides a daily service in both directions between San Francisco and … Visa mer

Many of Winnemucca's residents are employed by large mining companies such as Newmont and Barrick Gold and by many companies servicing the gold mining industry. Carry-On … Visa mer