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Provo with the majestic Wasatch mountains to the east, Utah Lake and the Oquirrah Mountains bordering the West, Mount Timpanogos on the north side and Mount Nebo to the south, in the center of Utah Valley, known as the state's Mountainland Region, about 40 miles south of Salt Lake City on I-15 at 40.1580 Latitude & 111.390 Longitude, covering 43 Square Miles at an elevation of 4,549 feet. Provo's population was around 101,154 in 1998. Provo City's growth rate was 21.1% during the1990s, around 2.11 average per year.  Provo is the Utah County Seat.

Homeowners in Provo already knew what many others were finding out in the 1980s and early 1990s. The Valley's rugged desert and beautiful mountain scenery, a rich and wholesome family environment and a growing economy were attracting the attention of more than just the travel and tourism industry. Utah County began to emerge as one of the top areas in the nation to locate a business and many new home buyers came from all around the country. Soon, Utah County more than just a place to come for skiing, it had become one of the best places to live, and is still an excellent place to buy your next home. Come to Provo and find out for yourself!

Population by Age Groups

Provo Housing

Average Provo Household Size 3.34
Average Family Size 3.40
Total Housing Units April 1, 2000 30,374
US Bureau of the Census, 2000

Provo Housing Occupancy

Owner Occupied 42.6%
Renter Occupied 57.4%
Housing Vacancy Rate 2.3%
US Bureau of the Census, 2000

Climate

Orem Homeowners enjoy a moderate climate with about 10 to 40 inches of Snow each year in town. Snowfall in the mountains around Orem is greater and makes for excellent skiing conditions. The annual rainfall in Orem is 16 inches and average temperature in January is 21 degrees & 83 degrees in July.

Education

Brigham Young University, one of the largest private universities on the planet, serves over 28,000 students from around the world.

Fall 2001 College Student Enrollment

Culture

Provo is the cultural and educational hub for this area of the west. Brigham Young University has a first class art museum that has housed world-renowned exhibits like the Etruscan Exhibit from the Vatican and the Masada and Dead Sea Scrolls. Provo residents can also choose from 8 Museums and14 Live Theatrical Venues to meet their desires for higher culture. Provo hosts America's Freedom Festival, one of the nation's biggest Independence Day celebrations, Sundance Ski Resort and Summer Theater and WinterFest in downtown, A family celebration of the holidays.

Recreation

From Provo's mountaintops to Utah lake, nature provides abundant recreational opportunities ranging from casual play to organized sport activities. Provo has 10 Golf Courses within 15 minutes, 5 Softball Complexes, 37 Public Tennis Courts and 2 Ice Rinks in 32 Public Parks. Homeowners enjoy the Ironman Utah competitions in June (Provo will host to Ironman Utah until the year 2007), Hiking Camping, Boating, Biking, Swimming, Volleyball, Bowling,

Homeowners also enjoy other more advanced recreational opportunities such as skiing the local major ski areas, water skiing the many lakes and reservoirs, fishing the world renowned Provo River up Provo Canyon, (the gateway to every snow sport during the winter),  overnight mountaineering  in the National Forest campgrounds, some very challenging rock climbing canyons and Hunting, all within a half hours drive. Bike trails follow the Provo River, from the Provo Canyon to Utah Lake.

Some other favorates include:

• Provo River's world class trout fishing.

• The High Uintas Mountain Range.

• Zion’s National Park.

• Arches National Park.

• Bryce Canyon National Park.

History

Provo was named after the French-Canadian explorer, Etienne Provost, who along with his party, explored the area in 1825. He named the Provo River after himself. Then in the year 1849 settlers moved here from Salt Lake City under the direction of Brigham Young. John S. Higbee led 33 families (150 People)  a difficult three day journey from Salt Lake City to the Provo area., after hearing reports of the Provost explorations. On April 3, 1849, the pioneers began building a fort on the south bank of the Provo River three miles east of Utah Lake, then in 1850, the settlers moved further east toward higher ground where they divided four acres blocks into home site parcels. A new railroad connection was completed between Provo and Salt Lake City around the year 1875. Brigham Young University, established in the year 1877, helped train teachers for the establishment of Mormon communities. Provo City became the county seat for Utah County on January 31, 1850.
Reference: The Story of Provo Utah, Press Publishing Co. 1975

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