Where is Ephraim, Utah

Ephraim is a city in central Utah's Sanpete Valley and the largest city in Sanpete County. It is about 120 miles south of Salt Lake City and sits along U.S. Route 89 at the foot of the Wasatch Plateau. Ephraim is best known for Snow College, its Scandinavian heritage, historic buildings, and access to the scenic mountains surrounding the valley.

Location Map of Ephraim, Sanpete County, Utah

About Map: The map shows the location of Ephraim in Sanpete County, in the U.S. state of Utah.

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Where is Ephraim Located?

Ephraim is a city located in Sanpete County, Utah, the United States. It lies in the Sanpete Valley on the eastern side of the San Pitch River, about 7 miles south of Manti and roughly 120 miles south of Salt Lake City. Ephraim is positioned at approximately 39.359° North latitude and 111.586° West longitude. The city covers about 4.45 square miles, or 11.53 square kilometers, and had 5,611 residents in the 2020 Census. A 2023 population estimate put the population at about 6,108. Ephraim sits at an elevation of roughly 5,542 feet above sea level. Snow College is one of its best-known landmarks and has operated in the community since 1888. Ephraim was first settled in 1854 and incorporated as a city in February 1868. Its early Scandinavian settlement history gives the city a distinctive cultural character.

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Distance from Ephraim, UT to Nearby Cities

• Manti, UT – 7 miles (11 km)
• Mount Pleasant, UT – 13 miles (21 km)
• Spring City, UT – 16 miles (26 km)
• Gunnison, UT – 20 miles (32 km)
• Moroni, UT – 21 miles (34 km)
• Fairview, UT – 25 miles (40 km)
• Salina, UT – 31 miles (50 km)
• Nephi, UT – 34 miles (55 km)
• Price, UT – 66 miles (106 km)
• Spanish Fork, UT – 72 miles (116 km)
• Payson, UT – 75 miles (121 km)
• Provo, UT – 82 miles (132 km)
• Orem, UT – 84 miles (135 km)
• American Fork, UT – 89 miles (143 km)
• Lehi, UT – 93 miles (150 km)
• Heber City, UT – 97 miles (156 km)
• Park City, UT – 116 miles (187 km)
• Salt Lake City, UT – 120 miles (193 km)

Top Attractions in Ephraim

• Snow College – A public college founded in 1888 as the Sanpete Stake Academy and one of Ephraim's most important historic institutions.
• Ephraim Carnegie Library – A historic Carnegie library building that remains an important part of the city's heritage.
• Ephraim Heritage Park – A community park and historic area that reflects the city's pioneer and Scandinavian roots.
• Old Fort Monument – A monument marking the site of the fort built by early settlers in 1854.
• Noyes Building – The historic Snow Academy building and one of the oldest important educational buildings in Ephraim.
• Heritage Plaza – A downtown site featuring a monument honoring Lorenzo Snow and Erastus Snow, whose names are associated with Snow College.
• Ephraim Historic Downtown – A collection of historic buildings, homes, and civic sites along and near Main Street.
• Ephraim Canyon – A scenic mountain canyon east of the city that provides access to forested Wasatch Plateau landscapes and outdoor recreation.
• Scandinavian Heritage Festival – An annual community celebration that reflects Ephraim's Danish, Swedish, and Norwegian settlement history.
• Sanpete Valley – A broad agricultural valley surrounded by mountain ranges and historic communities such as Manti, Spring City, and Mount Pleasant.

Airports Near Ephraim

• Ephraim Airport (1E0) – 2 miles
• Spanish Fork Municipal Airport (SPK) – 72 miles
• Provo Municipal Airport (PVU) – 83 miles
• Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) – 122 miles

Sources:

Population and area data sourced from the United States Census Bureau (2020 Census). General city information referenced from the official Ephraim City website and local government records.

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