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Indianola in 2010
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Indianola is located in Utah
Indianola
Indianola
Location in Utah
Country United States
State Utah
County Sanpete
Settled 1871
Elevation
5,961 ft (1,817 m)
Time zone UTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP code
84629
Area code(s) 435
GNIS feature ID 1442039
Historical population
Census Pop.
1890 148
1900 119 −19.6%
1910 127 6.7%
1920 222 74.8%
1930 114 −48.6%
1940 70 −38.6%
1950 61 −12.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau

Indianola is a small, unincorporated community located in Sanpete County, Utah, United States. It is found east of U.S. Route 89, near Thistle Creek. Indianola is about 12 miles (19 km) northeast of Fairview.

This area has a rich history. Long ago, a Native American village existed here. Later, during the time of pioneers, this very spot was chosen to be a reservation for Native Americans. The community of Indianola was officially settled in 1871.

Indianola's Climate

The weather in Indianola changes a lot with the seasons. Summers are usually warm to hot, and sometimes they can be humid. Winters are cold, and sometimes they get very cold. This type of weather is known as a humid continental climate. On climate maps, it's often shown as "Dfb." This means there are big differences between the temperatures in summer and winter.

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