Utah is the 45th state of the United States, admitted to the Union on January 4, 1896, following a complex and prolonged territorial and political history. Originally part of the vast Utah Territory, established on September 9, 1850, Utah’s boundaries changed over time as portions of the territory became parts of Nevada, Colorado, Wyoming, and Idaho.
The territory was initially settled by Indigenous peoples, including the Ute, Paiute, and Shoshone tribes. In 1847, Mormon pioneers led by Brigham Young arrived, seeking refuge from persecution, and established settlements around the Great Salt Lake. Early efforts to gain statehood included attempts to form a state called Deseret with large boundaries, but these were not recognized by Congress. Federal opposition to Utah’s statehood was significantly due to the Mormon practice of polygamy, which was outlawed and resisted by the U.S. government.
After years of negotiation, the Mormon Church officially renounced polygamy in 1890, ending a major roadblock for statehood. Subsequently, Utah drafted a new constitution prohibiting polygamy, which enabled Congress to pass the enabling act in 1893. Utah was formally admitted as the 45th state on January 4, 1896.
Today, Utah consists of 29 counties and 253 incorporated municipalities. These municipalities include cities (with populations over 1,000) and towns (with populations under 1,000). Cities are classified further by population size into:
- Large cities: Those with populations over 90,000, typically governed by elected mayors.
- Medium cities: Populations between 15,000 and 90,000.
- Small cities: Populations under 15,000, often with governance by trustees or council presidents.
This classification reflects differences in governance forms adapted to municipality size and population.
State Information Overview
| Category | Data |
|---|---|
| Total Municipalities | 253 |
| Number of Cities | Over 200 |
| Number of Towns | Approximately 50 |
| Total Counties | 29 |
| Largest City (Population) | Salt Lake City (approx. 215,548 residents) |
| Smallest Municipality | Scofield (approx. 27 residents) |
| Total Land Area | Approximately 84,899 square miles |
| Population (2025) | Approximately 3.4 million residents |
Cities and Towns by Alphabetical Letter
Cities in Utah that start with A
- Alpine
- Alta
- Altamont
- Alton
- Amalga
- American Fork
- Aneth
- Annabella
- Antimony
- Apple Valley
- Aurora
- Avon
Cities in Utah that start with B
- Ballard
- Bear River City
- Beaver
- Benjamin
- Benson
- Bicknell
- Big Water
- Blanding
- Bluebell
- Bluff
- Bluffdale
- Boulder
- Bountiful
- Brian Head
- Brigham City
- Brighton
- Bryce Canyon City
Cities in Utah that start with C
- Cache
- Cannonville
- Carbonville
- Castle Dale
- Castle Valley
- Cedar City
- Cedar Fort
- Cedar Highlands
- Cedar Hills
- Centerfield
- Centerville
- Central
- Central Valley
- Charleston
- Circleville
- Clarkston
- Clawson
- Clear Creek
- Clearfield
- Cleveland
- Clinton
- Coalville
- Copperton
- Corinne
- Cornish
- Cottonwood Heights
- Cove
Cities in Utah that start with D
- Dammeron Valley
- Daniel
- Delta
- Deseret
- Deweyville
- Draper
- Duchesne
- Dugway
- Dutch John
Cities in Utah that start with E
- Eagle Mountain
- East Basin
- East Carbon
- Echo
- Eden
- Elberta
- Elk Ridge
- Elmo
- Elsinore
- Elwood
- Emery
- Emigration Canyon
- Enoch
- Enterprise CDP
- Enterprise city
- Ephraim
- Erda
- Escalante
- Eureka
Cities in Utah that start with F
- Fairfield
- Fairview
- Farmington
- Farr West
- Fayette
- Ferron
- Fielding
- Fillmore
- Flaming Gorge
- Fort Duchesne
- Fountain Green
- Francis
- Fremont
- Fruit Heights
Cities in Utah that start with G
- Garden
- Garden City
- Garland
- Genola
- Glendale
- Glenwood
- Goshen
- Granite
- Grantsville
- Green River
- Gunnison
Cities in Utah that start with H
- Halchita
- Hanksville
- Harrisville
- Hatch
- Heber
- Helper
- Henefer
- Henrieville
- Herriman
- Hideout
- Highland
- Hildale
- Hinckley
- Hobble Creek
- Holden
- Holladay
- Honeyville
- Hooper
- Howell
- Hoytsville
- Huntington
- Huntsville
- Hurricane
- Hyde Park
- Hyrum
Cities in Utah that start with I
- Independence
- Interlaken
- Ivins
Cities in Utah that start with J
- Jensen
- Joseph
- Junction
Cities in Utah that start with K
- Kamas
- Kanab
- Kanarraville
- Kanosh
- Kaysville
- Kearns
- Kenilworth
- Kingston
- Koosharem
Cities in Utah that start with L
- Lake Point
- Lake Shore
- Laketown
- Lapoint
- La Sal
- La Verkin
- Layton
- Leamington
- Leeds
- Lehi
- Levan
- Lewiston
- Liberty
- Lindon
- Loa
- Logan
- Lyman
- Lynndyl
Cities in Utah that start with M
- Maeser
- Magna
- Manila
- Manti
- Mantua
- Mapleton
- Marion
- Marriott-Slaterville
- Marysvale
- Mayfield
- Meadow
- Mendon
- Mexican Hat
- Midvale
- Midway
- Milford
- Millcreek
- Millville
- Minersville
- Moab
- Mona
- Monroe
- Montezuma Creek
- Monticello
- Morgan
- Moroni
- Mountain Green
- Mount Pleasant
- Murray
- Myton
Cities in Utah that start with N
- Naples
- Navajo Mountain
- Neola
- Nephi
- Newcastle
- New Harmony
- Newton
- Nibley
- North Logan
- North Ogden
- North Salt Lake
Cities in Utah that start with O
- Oak City
- Oakley
- Oasis
- Ogden
- Oljato-Monument Valley
- Ophir
- Orangeville
- Orderville
- Orem
Cities in Utah that start with P
- Palmyra
- Panguitch
- Paradise
- Paragonah
- Park City
- Parowan
- Payson
- Peoa
- Perry
- Peter
- Pine Valley
- Plain City
- Pleasant Grove
- Pleasant View
- Plymouth
- Portage
- Price
- Providence
- Provo
Cities in Utah that start with R
- Randlett
- Randolph
- Redmond
- Richfield
- Richmond
- Riverdale
- River Heights
- Riverside
- Riverton
- Rockville
- Rocky Ridge
- Roosevelt
- Roy
- Rush Valley
Cities in Utah that start with S
- Salem
- Salina
- Salt Lake City
- Samak
- Sandy
- Santa Clara
- Santaquin
- Saratoga Springs
- Scipio
- Scofield
- Sigurd
- Silver Summit
- Smithfield
- Snowville
- Snyderville
- South Jordan
- South Ogden
- South Salt Lake
- South Weber
- South Willard
- Spanish Fork
- Spanish Valley
- Spring City
- Springdale
- Spring Glen
- Spring Lake
- Springville
- Stansbury Park
- Sterling
- St. George
- Stockton
- Summit
- Summit Park
- Sundance
- Sunset
- Sutherland
- Syracuse
Cities in Utah that start with T
- Tabiona
- Taylorsville
- Teasdale
- Thatcher
- Timber Lakes
- Tooele
- Toquerville
- Torrey
- Tremonton
- Trenton
- Tropic
- Tselakai Dezza
Cities in Utah that start with U
- Uintah
Cities in Utah that start with V
- Vernal
- Vernon
- Veyo
- Vineyard
- Virgin
Cities in Utah that start with W
- Wales
- Wallsburg
- Wanship
- Washington
- Washington Terrace
- Wellington
- Wellsville
- Wendover
- West Bountiful
- West Haven
- West Jordan
- West Mountain
- West Point
- West Valley City
- West Wood
- White City
- White Mesa
- Whiterocks
- Willard
- Wolf Creek
- Woodland
- Woodland Hills
- Woodruff
- Woods Cross
Note
Utah has no towns in alphabetical order, beginning with the letters Q, X, Y and Z.
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Questions & Answers
How many cities are in Utah, USA?
Utah has 29 counties, and 253 municipalities made up of various towns and cities.
What are the major cities in Utah?
Utah’s major cities include Salt Lake City, the largest state capital, with a population of approximately 215,548. Other popular cities include
- West Valley City: 139,567
- West Jordan: 117,718
- Provo: 118,776
- Orem: 101,223
- Sandy: 96,214
- St. George: 103,427
- Ogden: 88,923
- Layton: 84,693
- South Jordan: 81,550
What city in Utah has the most expensive homes?
Park City
