Bryce Canyon City, Utah facts for kids
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Bryce Canyon City
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Bryce Canyon City welcome sign (in early spring)
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Location in Garfield County and state of Utah.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Utah |
| County | Garfield |
| Founded | 1916 |
| Incorporated | July 23, 2007 |
| Founded by | Reuben C. "Ruby" Syrett |
| Named for | Bryce Canyon |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-council government |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.35 sq mi (8.67 km2) |
| • Land | 3.35 sq mi (8.67 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 7,664 ft (2,336 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 336 |
| • Estimate
(2019)
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222 |
| • Density | 66.35/sq mi (25.62/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
84764
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| Area code(s) | 435 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2371469 |
Bryce Canyon City, also known as Bryce, is a small town in Utah, United States. It's right next to the famous Bryce Canyon National Park. The town was once called Ruby's Inn. It officially became a town on July 23, 2007. This happened because of a special state law that didn't last very long. In 2020, about 336 people lived there.
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Where is Bryce Canyon City?
Bryce Canyon City is located in Garfield County, Utah. It's about 20 miles (32 km) east of a town called Panguitch. The town sits just outside the main entrance to Bryce Canyon National Park. It's also about 2.5 miles (4 km) north of the park's visitor center.
The town is right next to Utah State Route 63. This road is close to a popular spot in the park called Sunset Point. The town's borders go north to Utah State Route 12.
What's the Weather Like?
The weather in Bryce Canyon City can change a lot between day and night. It doesn't rain much throughout the year. The area has what is called a humid continental climate. This means it has warm summers and cold, snowy winters.
How Did Bryce Canyon City Start?
Early Days and Ruby's Inn
The town began in 1916 when a man named Reuben C. "Ruby" Syrett built a lodge and cabins. This was when people were just starting to visit Bryce Canyon. His business, called Ruby's Inn, grew as the park became more popular. Bryce Canyon became a national park in 1928.
Ruby's Inn became a very important stop for travelers. It offered many services, like places to stay and eat. This helped a small community grow around it. Ruby Syrett even gave land to the state. This land was used to build a road, now Utah State Route 63. This road put Ruby's Inn right at the park's entrance.
Becoming a Town
For a while, the Syrett family, who owned Ruby's Inn, wanted the area to become an official town. They hoped this would help them get money from sales taxes. This money could be used to improve things like the town's water system.
In 2007, a new state law was passed in Utah. This law made it easier for areas with 100 to 999 residents to become a town. If one person or family owned most of the land, they could ask for the area to be incorporated. The county then had to agree and appoint a mayor and town council.
The Syrett family quickly used this new law. They asked for Bryce Canyon City to become a town. Officials in Garfield County had said no before. But with the new law, they had to say yes. So, on July 23, 2007, Bryce Canyon City became the first town created under this new law.
The law changed again in 2008. The new law required at least five people to ask for a town to be formed. Also, no one person could own more than 40% of the land. The county government also got more power in the process. And the town's leaders had to be elected by the people.
Who Lives in Bryce Canyon City?
Bryce Canyon City is one of the few places with people living in this quiet, rural area. When it first became a town, about 138 people lived there. Most of the people who live in Bryce Canyon City are part of the Syrett family. Almost all the adults work at Ruby's Inn.
The number of people living there all year is small. But during the busy tourist season, many more people come to work. The number of workers can go up to 600. Thousands of visitors also come to the town. This is more than the total number of people living in all of Garfield County!
Population Numbers
- In 2010, 198 people lived in the town.
- In 2019, the estimated population was 222.
- In 2020, the population was 336.
Most people in the town are White (62.6%). There are also people of Asian (18.7%), American Indian (4.5%), and Black or African American (0.5%) backgrounds. About 24.2% of the population is Hispanic or Latino.
See also
In Spanish: Bryce Canyon City (Utah) para niños
Images for kids
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Bryce Canyon AP, Utah, 1991–2020 normals, 1948-2020 extremes: 7586ft (2312m)
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