Orovada is a census-designated place in Humboldt County, Nevada. As of the 2020 census, Orovada had a population of 117.
History The first permanent settlement at Orovada was made in 1918. The name is a combination of oro (Spanish "gold") and Nevada. A post office has been in operation at Orovada since 1920.
Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the Orovada CDP has an area of , all land. U.S. Route 95 runs through the CDP, leading south to Winnemucca and north to the Oregon state line at McDermitt.
Climate
According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Orovada has a cold semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps. The hottest temperature recorded in Orovada was on September 1–2, 1947, while the coldest temperature recorded was on December 19, 1924 and December 26, 1924.
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.
In 1954, the Orovada School had 22 students. - Clipping from Newspapers.com. A new building, designed by Alegre and Hanson and built by A.T. Costa, opened in 1958. - Clipping from Newspapers.com. The two classroom facility and two teacher apartment facilities were made of pumice. - Clipping from Newspapers.com. Orovada School had 50 students in the 1963-1964 school year. - Clipping from Newspapers.com. In 1966, some parents stated that the district needed a new heating system in the school and they would prevent their children from attending if this was not done. - Clipping from Newspapers.com.
Kings River School had 15 students in the 1963-1964 school year.
Notable person Rodeo announcer Bob Tallman lived on Willow Creek Ranch, eight miles (12.9 km) north of Orovada, during his early childhood.
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