Utah Valley facts for kids
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Satellite image of Utah Valley, 2006
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 Utah Valley
Location in the United States
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| Depth | 1,378 to 1,579 m (4,521 to 5,180 ft) |
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| Population centers | Provo |
Utah Valley is a beautiful area in North Central Utah. It is located in Utah County and is part of a larger region called the Wasatch Front. Many cities are found here, like Provo and Orem. It also includes smaller towns such as Alpine, American Fork, Lehi, Payson, and Spanish Fork. People sometimes call this area "Happy Valley."
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What is Utah Valley Like?
Utah Valley has a large, shallow freshwater lake called Utah Lake right in its middle. All the rivers in the valley flow into Utah Lake. From there, the water goes into the Jordan River, which flows north. This river then travels through a narrow gap in the Traverse Mountains called the Jordan Narrows. This gap leads to the Salt Lake Valley.
The way Utah Valley is shaped, combined with cars and other things that burn fuel, can sometimes lead to poor air quality.
What is the Economy Like?
The northern part of Utah Valley is a major hub for technology companies. This area is often called "Silicon Slopes." Many well-known tech companies have their main offices or regional branches here. Some of these companies include Adobe, Ancestry, Intel, Microsoft, Oracle, and Qualtrics. The largest NSA data center is also located in this area.
Learning and Education
Utah Valley is home to two of Utah's largest universities. Utah Valley University is located in Orem, and Brigham Young University is in Provo. Together, these universities have about 62,000 students.
Who Lives in Utah Valley?
Most people living in Utah Valley are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This church has four temples in the valley. These include the Provo Utah Temple and the Provo City Center Temple in Provo. There is also the Mount Timpanogos Utah Temple in American Fork and the Payson Utah Temple in Payson. The Provo City Center Temple was finished in March 2016.
The United States Census Bureau estimates that about 575,205 people live in Utah Valley. The population in this area has grown a lot over the years. For example, in 1970, there were about 125,005 people. By 2009, this number had grown to 555,551. The city with the most people is Provo, with about 114,801 residents.
See also
In Spanish: Valle de Utah para niños
