Loa, Utah
Loa: town in Wayne County, Utah, United States
About
Loa is a town located in the county of Wayne in the U.S. state of Utah. Its population at the 2010 census was 572 and a population density of 232 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 579 inhabitants.
The town was created 148 years ago in 1877.
Quick Facts about Loa
| Population | 579 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Utah (United States) |
| County | Wayne County |
| Postal code | 84747 |
| Phone Area Codes | 435 |
| Area | 2.46 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 38.4028,-111.6430 |
| Named for | Mauna Loa |
| Altitude | 7,064 feet / 2153 meters |
| Capital city | Loa is capital of Wayne County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1878 (148 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Mountain Time Zone |
| Local time | 19:45:16 (9th June 2026) |
| Density | 235 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 1.21% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 41℉ Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Loa is located at 38°24'10"N 111°38'35"W (38.4027600, -111.6429600). It has 2 neighbors: Escalante and Mayfield.
Loa map
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Weather
Mostly cloudy. Low around 41, with temperatures rising to around 45 overnight. Southwest wind 13 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
The population of Loa increased by 1.21% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 572 | - | census |
| 2011 | 610 | 6.23% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 600 | -1.67% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 602 | 0.33% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 594 | -1.35% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 586 | -1.37% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 580 | -1.03% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 581 | 0.17% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 574 | -1.22% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 575 | 0.17% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 579 | 0.69% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in Loa
1US Forest Services
138 S Main St, Loa, UT 84747, United States View details
Phone: +14358362811 | Website available
2US Consolidated Farm Services Agency
138 S Main St, Loa, UT 84747, United States View details
Phone: +14358362711 | Website available
Closest post offices linked to Loa.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Loa Post Office | Loa (UT) | 84747 |
Other cities in Wayne County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Wayne County , UT.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Bicknell | 338 | Town in Wayne County, Utah, United States |
| Lyman | 262 | Town in Wayne County, Utah, United States |
| Torrey | 251 | Town in Wayne County, Utah, United States |
| Hanksville | 223 | Town in Wayne County, Utah. |