La Sal, Utah
La Sal is a census-designated place (CDP) in northeastern San Juan County, Utah, United States. The population was 339 at the 2000 census. The name comes from the La Sal Mountains which means in Spanish "The Salt". The area is known for its uranium resources.
La Sal, Utah | |
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Location in San Juan County and the state of Utah. | |
| Coordinates: 38°18′8″N 109°16′7″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Utah |
| County | San Juan |
| Founded | 1930 |
| Named for | La Sal Mountains |
| Area | |
| • Total | 46.0 sq mi (119.2 km2) |
| • Land | 45.8 sq mi (118.7 km2) |
| • Water | 0.2 sq mi (0.4 km2) |
| Elevation | 6,978 ft (2,127 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 339 |
| • Density | 7.4/sq mi (2.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code | 84530 |
| Area code | 435 |
| FIPS code | 49-43110 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1442376 |
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