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Utah Almanac: State Facts and Figures
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Utah Almanac
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| Official Name |
Utah |
| Capital |
Salt Lake City |
| Nick Name |
Beehive State |
| Motto |
Industry |
| Location & Region |
40.77726 N, 111.92992 W |
Southwest |
| Constitution Ratified |
1896 |
| Statehood |
January 04, 1896 |
45th state |
| Population |
2,233,169 |
27.18 sq mi. |
34th |
Largest City
(by population) |
Salt Lake City, Provo, Sandy, Orem, Ogden |
| Bordering States |
Arizona - Colorado - Idaho - Nevada - New Mexico - Wyoming |
| Number of Counties |
29 Counties in Utah |
Largest County
(by population) |
Salt Lake County |
898,387 |
737 sq mi. |
| Time Zone |
Mountain Standard Time |
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Utah Climate and Weather |
Utah is known for low humidity and lots of sunshine.
The statewide average high temperature in July is near 80 degrees, while in January, a 30 degree high is average. Severe winter cold conditions do occur in the upper elevations.
Annual precipitation varies from less than five inches in Utah's Great Salt Lake desert to more than 50 inches in the northern mountain ranges. Snow frequently accumulates to depths of 10 feet or more at many Wasatch Mountain ski resorts. |
| Highest Temperature |
117 degrees
July 5, 1985 - Saint George |
| Lowest Temperature |
-69 degrees
February 1, 1985 - Peter's Sink |
| Avg Temp: High - Low |
93.2 degrees |
19.7 degrees |
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Utah Highest, Lowest, and Mean Elevations (Feet) |
| Mean Elevation |
6,100 |
| Highest Point |
Kings Peak |
13,528 |
| Lowest Point |
Beaverdam Wash |
2,000 |
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Utah Land Area (Square Miles) |
| Geographic Center |
In Sanpete, 3 miles to the north of Manti |
| Total Area |
84,898.83 |
13th |
| Land Area1 |
82,143.65 |
96.76% |
| Water Area2 |
2,755.18 |
3.24% |
| Forested Land Area3 |
29.9% |
Dimensions
(Length - Width) |
350 miles |
270 miles |
Source: (U.S. Census, April 1, 2000)
1. Dry land and land temporarily or partially covered by water, such as marshland, swamps, etc.; streams and canals under one-eighth statute mile wide; and lakes, reservoirs, and ponds under 40 acres.
2. Permanent inland water surface, such as lakes, reservoirs, and ponds having an area of 40 acres or more; streams, sloughs, estuaries, and canals one-eighth statute mile or more in width; deeply indented embayments and sounds, and other coastal waters behind or sheltered by headlands or islands separated by less than 1 nautical mile of water, and islands under 40 acres in area. Excludes areas of oceans, bays, sounds, etc. lying within U.S. jurisdiction but not defined as inland water.
3. 1997 |
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Almanac Provided by SHG Resources |
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