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Veyo, Utah
Holocene volcano, near State Route 18 south of Veyo in 2008
Holocene volcano, near State Route 18 south of Veyo in 2008
Location in Washington County and the State of Utah
Location in Washington County and the State of Utah
Country United States
State Utah
County Washington
Elevation
4,472 ft (1,363 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total 483
Time zone UTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP code
84782
Area code(s) 435
GNIS feature ID 2629956

Veyo is a census-designated place in western Washington County, Utah, United States, on the edge of the Dixie National Forest. The population was 483 at the 2010 census. The town lies along State Route 18 north of the city of St. George.

History

Veyo became a distinct community from Gunlock in 1918. One tradition says the community name is an acronym of virtue, enterprise, youth, and order; another says it combines verdure and youth. There is a town of Veyo in Spain that is also referred to as La Peña, which means "rocky outcrop".

Geography

The elevation of Veyo is 4,485 feet (1,367 m).

Climate

According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Veyo has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop.
1920 79
1930 167 111.4%
1940 114 −31.7%
1950 84 −26.3%
2010 483
Source: U.S. Census Bureau

As of the census of 2010, there were 483 people living in the CDP. There were 193 housing units. The racial makeup of the town was 94.6% White, 0.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4% Asian, 0.2% Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander, 2.3% from some other race, and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.2% of the population.

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