Where is Layton, Utah, USA?

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Where is Layton Located? - Layton is a city located in the Davis County of Utah, United States. Layton lies between 29.7857765 Degrees North latitudes and 95.8245093 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Layton, Utah

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Where is Layton?: The Google Map showing the location of Layton in the U.S. state of Utah.

Where is Layton Located?

Layton is a city located in the Davis County of Utah, United States. Layton lies between 29.7857765 Degrees North latitudes and 95.8245093 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Layton city is 81773 people and the city has a total area of 22.49 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Layton, Utah Quick Facts

AttributeDetails
CityLayton
CountyDavis County
StateUtah
State CapitalSalt Lake City
US RegionWestern United States
Latitude41.0602° N
Longitude111.9711° W
Elevation4,350 ft (1,326 m)
Land Area22.07 sq mi
Water Area0.02 sq mi
Total Area22.09 sq mi
Population (2020 Census)81,773
Population Density3,705 per sq mi
ZIP Codes84040, 84041
Area Code385, 801
Time Zone StandardMountain Standard Time (MST, UTC−7)
Time Zone DaylightMountain Daylight Time (MDT, UTC−6)
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code49-43660
Congressional DistrictUtah's 1st Congressional District

Transportation and Connectivity in Layton

CategoryDetails
Airport NameSalt Lake City International Airport
IATA CodeSLC
PortNot Applicable
Major HighwaysInterstate 15, U.S. Route 89, Utah State Route 193, Antelope Drive (SR-108)
Train/Amtrak ServiceNo direct Amtrak service; nearby FrontRunner commuter rail station in Layton
Local Bus/Transit ServiceUtah Transit Authority (UTA)
  • Interstate 15 serves as the primary north-south corridor connecting Layton with Salt Lake City, Ogden, and Idaho.
  • U.S. Route 89 runs through eastern Layton, providing access to neighboring Davis and Weber County communities.
  • State Route 193 connects Layton with Hill Air Force Base and surrounding commercial districts.
  • Antelope Drive (SR-108) provides an important east-west route linking Layton with Syracuse and nearby residential areas.

Top Places to Visit in Layton, Utah

Landmark NameType
Hill Aerospace MuseumMuseum
SeaQuest UtahAquarium
Adams Canyon TrailHiking Trail
Layton Commons ParkCity Park
Ellison ParkRecreation Park
Great Salt Lake Shorelands PreserveNature Preserve
Davis Conference CenterConvention Center
Layton Hills MallShopping Mall
Andy Adams ReservoirReservoir
Hill Air Force Base Museum AreaHistoric Attraction

Driving Distances from Layton, Utah to Nearby Cities

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
OgdenUtah1220 minutes
FarmingtonUtah712 minutes
KaysvilleUtah410 minutes
SyracuseUtah815 minutes
ClearfieldUtah510 minutes
BountifulUtah1825 minutes
Salt Lake CityUtah2530 minutes
West Valley CityUtah3035 minutes
LoganUtah621 hour
ProvoUtah721 hour 10 minutes

Colleges and Universities in Layton, Utah

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Weber State University – Davis CampusPublicUniversityUndergraduate and graduate degree programs
Davis Technical CollegePublicTechnical CollegeCareer and workforce training
Western Governors UniversityPrivate, NonprofitUniversityOnline competency-based education
University of Utah – Continuing Education (nearby)PublicUniversityProfessional and continuing education
Salt Lake Community College (nearby)PublicCommunity CollegeAssociate degrees and workforce programs

Waterbodies in Layton, Utah

Great Salt Lake, Kays Creek, Holmes Creek, Adams Reservoir, Andy Adams Reservoir, Farmington Bay, Baer Creek, East Kays Creek.

Stadiums in Layton

Ed Kenley Amphitheater, Layton High School Stadium, Northridge High School Stadium, Ellison Park Sports Complex, Valley View Golf Course, Sun Hills Golf Course.

Layton, Utah — Key Historical Facts

  • Layton was first settled by Mormon pioneers during the early 1850s and developed as an agricultural community in northern Utah.
  • The arrival of the railroad and improved transportation routes helped Layton grow as a regional trading center during the late nineteenth century.
  • The establishment and expansion of nearby Hill Air Force Base in the 1940s significantly accelerated the city's population and economic growth.
  • Layton was officially incorporated as a city in 1920 and has since become the largest municipality in Davis County.
  • Today, Layton is recognized for its family-friendly neighborhoods, outdoor recreation opportunities, strong economy, and close proximity to both the Wasatch Mountains and the Great Salt Lake.

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