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{{Infobox settlement | |||
| name = Salt Lake City | |||
| official_name = Salt Lake City Corporation | |||
| settlement_type = Capital city | |||
| image_skyline = Salt_Lake_City_Skyline.jpg | |||
| image_caption = Salt Lake City with Wasatch Range | |||
| subdivision_name1 = Utah | |||
| subdivision_name = United States | |||
| established_date = 1847 | |||
| population_total = 200,000 | |||
| area_total_km2 = 287 | |||
| timezone = Mountain (MST/MDT) | |||
| postal_code = 84101–84199 | |||
| area_code = 385, 801 | |||
| coordinates = {{coord|40.7608|N|111.8910|W|display=inline}} | |||
}} | |||
'''Salt Lake City''' is the capital and most populous city of [[Utah]]. It is known for its historic ties to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS), its scenic mountain setting, and its emerging role as a hub for outdoor sports and technology. | '''Salt Lake City''' is the capital and most populous city of [[Utah]]. It is known for its historic ties to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS), its scenic mountain setting, and its emerging role as a hub for outdoor sports and technology. | ||
Revision as of 13:17, 5 June 2025
| Official name | Salt Lake City Corporation |
| Type | Capital city |
| Salt Lake City with Wasatch Range | |
| State | Utah |
| Country | United States |
| Established | 1847 |
| Population | 200,000 |
| Area (km²) | 287 |
| Time zone | Mountain (MST/MDT) |
| ZIP code(s) | 84101–84199 |
| Area code(s) | 385, 801 |
| 40.7608N | 111.8910W | |
Salt Lake City is the capital and most populous city of Utah. It is known for its historic ties to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS), its scenic mountain setting, and its emerging role as a hub for outdoor sports and technology.
Overview
- Population: ~200,000 (over 1.2 million in the metro area)
- Founded: 1847 by Mormon pioneers led by Brigham Young
- Nicknames: SLC, The Crossroads of the West
- Geography: Located in the Salt Lake Valley, surrounded by the Wasatch and Oquirrh Mountains
Landmarks and Attractions
- Temple Square – spiritual center of the LDS Church
- Utah State Capitol
- Natural History Museum of Utah
- Hogle Zoo and Red Butte Garden
- Great Salt Lake – largest saltwater lake in the Western Hemisphere
- Liberty Park and City Creek Center
Economy
SLC’s economy is diverse and growing:
- Technology and software (part of the “Silicon Slopes” region)
- Healthcare and education
- Tourism and hospitality
- Finance, real estate, and logistics
Religion and Identity
- Headquarters of the LDS Church (Mormon Church)
- Temple Square attracts millions of visitors annually
- Blend of religious heritage and growing secular, diverse population
Outdoor and Winter Sports
- Hosted the 2002 Winter Olympics
- Proximity to world-class ski resorts (Park City, Snowbird, Alta)
- Hiking, climbing, and mountain biking widely available
- Strong local sports scene: Utah Jazz (NBA), Real Salt Lake (MLS)
Transportation
- Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) – major hub
- TRAX light rail and UTA bus system
- Extensive highway network and access to national parks
Fun Facts
- One of the flattest downtown areas with mountain peaks rising quickly on all sides
- Home to the nation’s first department store
- The Salt Lake Temple took 40 years to complete