Santaquin, UtahSantaquin ( ) is a city in Utah and Juab counties in the U.S. state of Utah. It is part of the Provo–Orem metropolitan area. The population was 13,725 at the 2020 census. GeographySantaquin lies southeast of Utah Lake in southern Utah County, with a small portion extending south into Juab County. It is bordered to the northwest by Genola and to the north by unincorporated Spring Lake. Interstate 15 passes through the city, with access from Exits 242 and 244.
Utah State Route 198State Route 198 is a highway completely within Utah County in northern Utah that connects Santaquin to Spanish Fork via Payson and Salem. The route runs 16 miles (26 km). The entire length of the route is an old routing of US-6 and US-50; a portion of the route was also US-91. These routes were re-aligned or truncated after the Interstate Highway System was constructed through this part of Utah.
Utah County, UtahUtah County is the second-most populous county in the U.S. state of Utah. The county seat and largest city is Provo, which is the state's fourth-largest city, and the largest outside of Salt Lake County. As of the 2020 United States census, the population was 659,399. Utah County is one of two counties forming the Provo-Orem-Lehi metropolitan area, and is part of the larger Salt Lake City-Provo-Ogden Combined Statistical Area.
2020 United States census24th US national censusThe 2020 United States census was the 24th decennial United States census. Census Day, the reference day used for the census, was April 1, 2020. Other than a pilot study during the 2000 census, this was the first U.S. census to offer options to respond online or by phone, in addition to the paper response form used for previous censuses. The census was taken during the COVID-19 pandemic, which affected its administration.
City limitsDefined boundary or border of a city City limit sign in Hukou Township. A city limit is a border of a city. The term is often used as the plural city limits, for the entire boundary. The area within city limits can be called the city proper. Related are the corporate limits (or corporation limits) of a city, which define the jurisdiction of its municipal corporation. In some countries, city limits can be expanded through municipal annexation.
U.S. Route 6 in UtahU.S. Route 6 (US-6) is an east–west United States Numbered Highway through the central part of the U.S. state of Utah. Although it is only about 40 miles (64 km) longer than US-50, it serves more populated areas and, in fact, follows what had been US-50's routing until it was moved to follow Interstate 70 (I-70) in 1976.
Orem, UtahOrem is a city in Utah County, Utah, United States, in the north central part of the state. It is adjacent to Provo, Lindon, and Vineyard and is approximately 45 miles (72 km) south of Salt Lake City. Orem is one of the principal cities of the Provo-Orem, Utah Metropolitan Statistical Area, which includes all of Utah and Juab counties. The 2020 population was 98,129, while the 2010 population was 88,328 making it the 5th most populous city in Utah.
AlfalfaMedicago sativa, commonly known as alfalfa () in North America and lucerne () in the United Kingdom, South Africa, and Australia, is a perennial flowering plant in the legume family, Fabaceae. Native to warmer temperate climates, alfalfa has long been cultivated as livestock fodder, perhaps since antiquity. It is an important forage crop in many countries around the world and is used for grazing, hay, and silage.
Payson, UtahPayson is a city in Utah County, Utah, United States. It is part of the Provo–Orem metropolitan area. The population was 21,101 at the 2020 census.
UtahU.S. stateState in the United StatesUtah is a landlocked state in the Mountain West subregion of the Western United States. It is one of the Four Corners states, sharing a border with Arizona, Colorado, and New Mexico. It also borders Wyoming to the northeast, Idaho to the north, and Nevada to the west.
Provo, UtahProvo ( PROH-voh) is a city in and the county seat of Utah County, Utah, United States. It is 43 miles (69 km) south of Salt Lake City along the Wasatch Front, and lies between the cities of Orem to the north and Springville to the south. With a population at the 2020 census of 115,162, Provo is the fourth-largest city in Utah and the principal city in the Provo-Orem-Lehi metropolitan area, which had a population of 526,810 at the 2010 census.
Provo–Orem–Lehi metropolitan areaMetropolitan region in Utah, United States Metropolitan Statistical Area in Utah, United StatesProvo–Orem–Lehi, UTMetropolitan Statistical AreaMetropolitan Statistical AreaDowntown Provo in January 2016Map of Salt Lake City–Provo–Orem, UT–ID CSA Salt Lake City–Murray, UT MSA Provo–Orem–Lehi, UT MSA Ogden, UT MSA Heber, UT μSA Brigham City, UT-ID μSA Country United StatesState UtahLargest city - ProvoOther principal cities - Lehi - Orem Area • Total5,395.8 sq mi (13,975 km2)Population (2020 census) • Total671,172 • Estimate (2026)804,843 • Density124.4/sq mi (48.0/km2)GDP • Total$40.761 billion (2022)Time zoneUTC−7 (MST) • Summer (DST)UTC−6 (MDT) The Provo–Orem–Lehi, UT Metropolitan Statistical Area, as defined by the United States Office of Management and Budget, is a metropolitan statistical area (MSA) consisting of two counties in Utah, anchored by the cities of Provo, Orem, and Lehi.*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.