Kane County, Utah facts for kids
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Kane County
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Location within the U.S. state of Utah
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Utah |
| Founded | January 16, 1864 |
| Named for | Thomas L. Kane |
| Seat | Kanab |
| Largest city | Kanab |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4,109 sq mi (10,640 km2) |
| • Land | 3,990 sq mi (10,300 km2) |
| • Water | 118 sq mi (310 km2) 2.9% |
| Population
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| • Total | 7,667 |
| • Density | 1.8659/sq mi (0.72043/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (Mountain) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
| Congressional district | 2nd |
Kane County is a county in the U.S. state of Utah. As of the 2020 United States Census, the population was 7,667. Its county seat and largest city is Kanab.
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History
The county was created on January 16, 1864, by the Utah Territory legislature, with areas partitioned from Washington County. It was named for Col. Thomas L. Kane, a friend of the Latter Day Saint settlers in the 1840s and 1850s. The county boundary was adjusted in 1869, when a portion was returned to Washington County; in 1880, when San Juan County was created; and in 1883, when portions were partitioned from Kane and added to Iron and Washington counties.
Geography
Kane County lies on the south line of the state of Utah. Its south border abuts the northern border of the state of Arizona. The Colorado River, reformed as Lake Powell, forms its eastern border. Grand Staircase–Escalante National Monument covers much of the county. A rugged and inhospitable country of deserts, mountains, and cliffs make up the terrain, with breathtaking scenery in every area. Parts of Bryce Canyon National Park and Zion National Park extend into the northern and western portions of the county. The eastern part of the county is part of the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. The county has a total area of 4,109 square miles (10,640 km2), of which 3,990 square miles (10,300 km2) is land and 118 square miles (310 km2) (2.9%) is water.
Adjacent counties
- Washington County - west
- Iron County - northwest
- Garfield County - north
- San Juan County - east
- Mohave County, Arizona - southwest
- Coconino County, Arizona - south
Protected areas
- Bryce Canyon National Park (part)
- Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park
- Dixie National Forest (part)
- Glen Canyon National Recreation Area (part)
- Grand Staircase–Escalante National Monument (part)
- Kodachrome Basin State Park
- Zion National Park (part)
Lakes
- Lake Powell (along east border)
- Navajo Lake
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 1,513 | — | |
| 1880 | 3,085 | 103.9% | |
| 1890 | 1,685 | −45.4% | |
| 1900 | 1,811 | 7.5% | |
| 1910 | 1,652 | −8.8% | |
| 1920 | 2,054 | 24.3% | |
| 1930 | 2,235 | 8.8% | |
| 1940 | 2,561 | 14.6% | |
| 1950 | 2,299 | −10.2% | |
| 1960 | 2,667 | 16.0% | |
| 1970 | 2,421 | −9.2% | |
| 1980 | 4,024 | 66.2% | |
| 1990 | 5,169 | 28.5% | |
| 2000 | 6,046 | 17.0% | |
| 2010 | 7,125 | 17.8% | |
| 2020 | 7,667 | 7.6% | |
| US Decennial Census 1790–1960 1900–1990 1990–2000 2010 2020 |
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Communities
City
- Kanab (county seat)
Towns
Unincorporated communities
Ghost towns
- Johnson
- Paria
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Kane (Utah) para niños
