Cedar Hills, Utah facts for kids
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Cedar Hills, Utah
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Location in Utah County and the state of Utah
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| Country | United States |
| State | Utah |
| County | Utah |
| Founded | 1974 |
| Incorporated (town) | November 2, 1977 |
| Incorporated (city) | July 22, 1999 |
| Named for | Juniper ("cedar") trees |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.73 sq mi (7.06 km2) |
| • Land | 2.73 sq mi (7.06 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,935 ft (1,504 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 9,796 |
| • Density | 3,698.83/sq mi (1,428.24/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
84062
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| Area code(s) | 385, 801 |
| FIPS code | 49-11440 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2409417 |
Cedar Hills is a city located in the north-central part of Utah County, Utah, United States. It's a growing community that saw a big jump in population during the 1990s. The city is nestled on the slopes of Mount Timpanogos, east of the towns of Alpine and Highland.
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Geography of Cedar Hills
Cedar Hills is a city that covers about 7.1 square kilometers (or 2.73 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
People and Population in Cedar Hills
Cedar Hills has grown quite a bit over the years! In 1980, only 571 people lived there. By 2010, the population had jumped to 9,796. This shows how quickly the city has developed.
The city is known for having many families with children. In fact, almost half of the people living in Cedar Hills are under 18 years old. This makes it a very young and lively community. Most households are made up of married couples living together, often with kids.
Education in Cedar Hills
Students in Cedar Hills attend public schools that are part of the Alpine School District. This district serves several communities in the area.
For high school, students go to Lone Peak High School, which is in the nearby city of Highland. There are two junior high schools, Mountain Ridge Junior High and Timberline Middle School, located in Highland and Alpine. Cedar Hills itself has two elementary schools: Cedar Ridge and Deerfield.
Businesses in Cedar Hills
Cedar Hills has rules about businesses that operate in the city. These rules help guide how different types of businesses, including those run from people's homes, can operate. A large store, Walmart, opened in 2009 and serves the community.
Notable People from Cedar Hills
Some well-known people have lived in Cedar Hills:
- Ben Cahoon: A former football receiver and coach.
- Zackery Farnsworth: A professional soccer player who plays as a centerback for Real Salt Lake.
- Chad Lewis: A former NFL tight end who played for the Philadelphia Eagles.
City Rules and Decisions
As Cedar Hills grew, people discussed what kinds of businesses should be allowed. For example, there was a discussion about whether stores should be open on Sundays. There was also a debate about allowing the sale of certain drinks.
In 2005, the community voted on these issues. The residents decided that businesses could be open on Sundays and that certain drinks could be sold. This decision helped shape the types of businesses that could open in Cedar Hills, like the Walmart store.
See also
In Spanish: Cedar Hills (Utah) para niños
