Utah, US

About

Utah is a state in the Mountain West subregion of the Western United States. Utah is a landlocked U.S. state bordered to its east by Colorado, to its northeast by Wyoming, to its north by Idaho, to its south by Arizona, and to its west by Nevada. Utah also touches a corner of New Mexico in the southeast. 

Utah has a population of 3.151 million as of 2020 and an area of 84,899 square miles (219,873 km2). Salt Lake City is the capital and largest city in Utah, with an estimated population of 1,832,440 as of 2020. Other large cities in Utah include Ogden (253,146), Provo (210,739), West Valley City (159,737), and St. George (130,055).

The dominant religion in Utah is the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). The LDS Church has historically been highly influential in Utah politics and government since territorial days. As a result, Utah's culture is heavily influenced by Mormonism—the majority religion's adherents make up 70%–75% of Utah's population—and Mormon-influenced ideals such as abstention from alcohol use tend to be more socially.

You'll find plenty of things to do in Utah—from skiing in Park City during winter to hiking in Zion National Park during summer (or any time!). There are also many cultural events throughout the year including festivals celebrating everything from quilts to folk music.

Quick Facts about Utah

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Geography

Utah is located at 39°15'1"N 111°45'4"W (39.2502400, -111.7510300). It has 6 neighbors: Colorado, New Mexico, Nevada, Arizona, Idaho and Wyoming.

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The largest city of Utah is Salt Lake City with a population of 200,567. Other cities include, West Valley City population 135,248, West Jordan population 116,530, Provo population 116,295 and Orem population 98,970. See all Utah cities & populated places.

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Cities, Towns, Villages, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Utah.

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People born in Utah, including horror writer Dan Wells, scientist and businessman Robert W. Gore, inventor Philo Farnsworth, .

List

• Nancy Sullivan (American actress) she was born in 17/10/1969
• Holly Cook (figure skater) she was born in 01/01/2000
• Mervyn S. Bennion (United States Navy Medal of Honor recipient) he was born in 05/05/1887
• Terry de la Mesa Allen (American army officer) he was born in 01/04/1888
• Ethan Van Sciver (American comic book artist) he was born in 03/09/1974
• Manuelito (Navajo leader) he was born in 01/01/1818
• Erv Kanemoto (American motorcycle mechanic) he was born in 07/05/1943
• Dick Kinney (animator) he was born in 20/10/1917
• Frank Zamboni (American inventor and engineer) he was born in 16/01/1901
• Ray Lynch (American musician) he was born in 03/07/1943
• Robert C. Thorne (American paleontologist) he was born in 25/11/1898
• Paul Bloomquist (US army pilot and officer (1932-1972)) he was born in 30/10/1932
• Jon McNaughton (American painter) he was born in 01/01/1965
• Kinji Shibuya (American professional wrestler) he was born in 16/05/1921
• Sam Lufkin (actor (1891-1952)) he was born in 08/05/1891
• Akino (Japanese pop singer) she was born in 31/12/1989
• Brandon Mull (American fiction writer) he was born in 08/11/1974
• Kevin Rollins (American philanthropist) he was born in 15/11/1952