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Granger-Hunter
Former CDP
Granger-Hunter is located in Utah
Granger-Hunter
Granger-Hunter
Location in Utah
Granger-Hunter is located in the United States
Granger-Hunter
Granger-Hunter
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Utah
Counties Salt Lake
Area
 • Land 1.2 sq mi (3.1 km2)
Elevation
4,255.25 ft (1,297.00 m)
Population
 (1970)
 • Total 9,029
Time zone UTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP code
84119
Area code(s) 801
FIPS code 49-30790

Granger-Hunter was a special type of community in Salt Lake County, Utah, USA. It was known as a census-designated place (CDP) during the 1970 United States Census. A CDP is an area that looks like a town but isn't officially governed by its own local government.

This area was made up of two smaller communities: Granger and Hunter. In 1970, about 9,029 people lived there. Later, in 1980, Granger-Hunter joined with a nearby community called Redwood. Together, they became a brand new city known as West Valley City. The main ZIP code for this area is 84119.

Where Was Granger-Hunter Located?

The Granger-Hunter census area was found in a specific spot in Utah. It was southwest of Salt Lake City, which is the capital of Utah. To its northeast was Kearns, and to its east was Magna.

The land area of Granger-Hunter was about 1.2 square miles. This is roughly the size of 768 football fields! In 1970, there were 2,101 homes in the area.

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