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Utah Almanac: Facts and Figures
Quick Facts and Figures on the State
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Utah is one of the Mountain states of the US.
From the time of its early settlement until the mid-20th century, Utah was known primarily for its agricultural and mining industries. By the early 1990s, however, the state had developed a notably diversified economy, with a wide range of manufactured products. Tourism has also become a major element of the economy, and increasing numbers of visitors are attracted by the state’s great scenic wonders.
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 |
North: Idaho, North East: Wyoming
East: Colorado
South: Arizona
West: Nevada
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| Number of Counties |
29 Counties in Utah |
Largest County
(by population) |
Salt Lake County |
898,387 |
737 sq mi. |
| Electoral Votes |
5 |
| US Congress |
2 Senators; 3 Representatives |
| Time Zone |
Mountain Standard Time |
Utah Climate and Weather
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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 |
Utah Highest, Lowest, and Mean Elevations (Feet)
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| Mean Elevation |
6,100 |
| Highest Point |
Kings Peak |
13,528 |
| Lowest Point |
Beaverdam Wash |
2,000 |
Utah Land Area (Square Miles)
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| Geographic Center |
In Sanpete, 3 miles to the north of Manti |
| Total Area |
84,898.83 |
13th |
| Land Area |
82,143.65 |
96.76% |
| Water Area |
2,755.18 |
3.24% |
| Forested Land Area |
29.9% |
Dimensions
(Length - Width) |
350 miles |
270 miles |
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Source: (US Census, April 1, 2000)
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