Alta, Utah
Alta is a town in eastern Salt Lake County, Utah, United States. It is part of the Salt Lake City, Utah Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 228 at the 2020 census, a large decrease from the 2010 figure of 383.
Alta, Utah | |
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Town | |
Alta Ski Area, February 2011 | |
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Location in Salt Lake County and the state of Utah. | |
Location of Utah in the United States | |
| Coordinates: 40°34′51″N 111°38′14″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Utah |
| County | Salt Lake |
| Settled | 1865 |
| Incorporated | 1970 |
| Named for | Spanish for 'high' |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor/Council |
| • Mayor | Roger Bourke (2021) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.1 sq mi (11 km2) |
| • Land | 4.1 sq mi (11 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 8,560 ft (2,610 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 228 |
| • Density | 56/sq mi (21/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code | 84092 |
| Area codes | 385, 801 |
| FIPS code | 49-00650 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1437483 |
| Website | www.townofalta.com |
Alta is centered in the Alta Ski Area, a ski resort that has 500,000 annual visitors. It is known for its powder skiing and its decision to not allow snowboarding.
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