Where is Provo, Utah, USA?

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Where is Provo Located? - Provo is a city located in the Utah County of Utah, United States. Provo lies between 30.0474332 Degrees North latitudes and 99.1403189 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Provo, Utah

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

Where is Provo Located?

Provo is a city located in the Utah County of Utah, United States. Provo lies between 30.0474332 Degrees North latitudes and 99.1403189 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Provo city is 115162 people and the city has a total area of 41.67 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Provo, Utah Quick Facts

AttributeDetails
CityProvo
CountyUtah County
StateUtah
State CapitalSalt Lake City
US RegionWestern United States (Mountain Region)
Latitude40.2338° N
Longitude111.6585° W
Elevation4,551 ft (1,387 m)
Land Area44.17 sq mi
Water Area0.06 sq mi
Total Area44.23 sq mi
Population (2020 Census)115,162
Population DensityApproximately 2,607 people per sq mi
ZIP Codes84601, 84602, 84604, 84606
Area Code801
Time Zone StandardMountain Standard Time (MST, UTC−7)
Time Zone DaylightMountain Daylight Time (MDT, UTC−6)
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code49-62470
Congressional DistrictUtah's 3rd Congressional District

Transportation and Connectivity in Provo

CategoryDetails
Airport NameProvo Municipal Airport
IATA CodePVU
PortRegional inland transportation access
Major HighwaysInterstate 15, U.S. Route 189, U.S. Route 89
Train/Amtrak ServiceProvo Station (Utah Transit Authority FrontRunner)
Local Bus/Transit ServiceUtah Transit Authority (UTA)
  • Interstate 15 – Major north–south highway connecting Provo with Salt Lake City, St. George, and other Utah communities.
  • U.S. Route 189 – Scenic highway connecting Provo with Provo Canyon and Heber Valley.
  • U.S. Route 89 – Regional highway serving central and southern Utah.
  • UTA FrontRunner – Commuter rail service connecting Provo with the Salt Lake metropolitan area.

Top Places to Visit in Provo, Utah

Landmark NameType
Brigham Young University CampusEducational Attraction
BYU Museum of ArtArt Museum
Provo CanyonScenic Area
Bridal Veil FallsNatural Attraction
Utah LakeRecreation Lake
Provo City Center TempleHistoric and Religious Landmark
Monte L. Bean Life Science MuseumNatural History Museum
Rock CanyonOutdoor Recreation Area
Covey Center for the ArtsPerforming Arts Venue
Seven Peaks WaterparkWater Recreation Park

Driving Distances from Provo, Utah to Nearby Cities

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
OremUtah510 minutes
LehiUtah2025 minutes
Park CityUtah551 hour
Salt Lake CityUtah4550 minutes
OgdenUtah851 hour 20 minutes
St. GeorgeUtah2704 hours
BoiseIdaho3505 hours
Las VegasNevada3705 hours 30 minutes
DenverColorado5208 hours
PhoenixArizona6009 hours

Colleges and Universities Near Provo, Utah

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Brigham Young UniversityPrivateUniversityResearch, business, engineering, education, and athletics
Utah Valley UniversityPublicUniversityAviation, technology, business, health sciences, and applied programs
University of UtahPublicUniversityResearch, medicine, engineering, and sciences
Salt Lake Community CollegePublicCommunity CollegeCareer training, technical education, and transfer programs
Snow CollegePublicCollegeLiberal arts, technical programs, and associate degrees
Provo City School DistrictPublicK–12 DistrictPrimary and secondary education

Waterbodies in Provo, Utah

Utah Lake, Provo River, Bridal Veil Falls waterways, Provo Canyon streams, and nearby mountain reservoirs of the Wasatch Range.

Golf Courses Near Provo

East Bay Golf Course, Riverside Country Club, Timpanogos Golf Club, Sleepy Ridge Golf Course, and Hobble Creek Golf Course.

Provo, Utah — Key Historical Facts

  • Provo was founded in 1849 by Mormon pioneers led by settlers from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
  • The city was originally named Fort Utah and was later renamed Provo in honor of French-Canadian explorer Étienne Provost.
  • Provo became an important agricultural, educational, and cultural center in Utah Valley.
  • Brigham Young University was established in Provo in 1875 and became a major influence on the city's growth and identity.
  • Today, Provo is known for its universities, technology companies, outdoor recreation, mountain scenery, and location along the Wasatch Front.

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