Samak, Utah facts for kids
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Samak, Utah
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Location in Summit County and the state of Utah
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| Country | United States |
| State | Utah |
| County | Summit |
| Named for | Kamas backwards |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.7 sq mi (12.1 km2) |
| • Land | 4.7 sq mi (12.1 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 6,857 ft (2,090 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 287 |
| • Density | 34.3/sq mi (13.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
84036
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| Area code(s) | 435 |
| FIPS code | 49-67400 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1432157 |
Samak is a small community located in southwestern Summit County, Utah, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). A CDP is an area that the government defines for counting people, but it's not an officially incorporated town or city. In 2010, 287 people lived in Samak. The name "Samak" is actually the word "Kamas" spelled backwards, named after the nearby city of Kamas.
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About Samak's Location
Samak covers an area of about 4.7 square miles (12.1 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within its boundaries.
Who Lives in Samak?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 161 | — | |
| 2010 | 287 | 78.3% | |
| Source: U.S. Census Bureau | |||
In 2000, there were 161 people living in Samak. By 2010, the population had grown to 287 people.
In 2000, there were 72 households in Samak. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Most households were families, with many being married couples. About 22% of households had children under 18 living with them.
The people living in Samak in 2000 had different ages. About 18.6% were under 18 years old. The largest group, 44.7%, was between 25 and 44 years old. The average age of people in Samak was 37 years.
Fun Things to Do in Samak
The Mirror Lake Highway is a beautiful road that goes through Samak. This highway is a scenic byway, which means it's a special road known for its amazing views. It connects Kamas, Utah, to Evanston, Wyoming.
Every summer, usually in the middle of June, the Mirror Lake Highway is used for a big bicycle race. This race is called the High Uintas Classic. It's a two-day event where cyclists ride from Kamas all the way to Evanston, going through the mountains.
Education in Samak
Children living in Samak attend schools within the South Summit School District.
See also
In Spanish: Samak para niños
