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What is salt lake city?

· James MacDonald

Key facts

State Utah[1]
Role Capital of Utah; county seat of Salt Lake County[1]
Population (2020 census) 199,723[1]
Elevation 4,327 feet (1,319 m)[1]
Founded 1847 by Mormon pioneers[3]

Salt Lake City is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Utah, and the county seat of Salt Lake County. It is located on the Jordan River at the southeastern end of Great Salt Lake.

Context

Salt Lake City is the capital of Utah and the county seat of Salt Lake County [1]. It is the most populous city in the state [1]. The city lies on the Jordan River at the southeastern end of Great Salt Lake [2]. It was founded by Mormon pioneers in 1847 [3]. The city is often called Salt Lake or SLC [1].

Documented claims

  • Salt Lake City is the most populous city in Utah. [1]
  • It is situated on the Jordan River at the southeastern end of Great Salt Lake. [2]
  • It is the core of the Salt Lake City metropolitan area. [2]

Questions and answers

Why is Salt Lake City so famous?

Salt Lake City is famous as the capital of Utah and as the headquarters of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, founded by Mormon pioneers in 1847 [3].

Where in the USA is Salt Lake City?

It is in the U.S. state of Utah, on the Jordan River at the southeastern end of Great Salt Lake [2].

What are 5 interesting facts about Salt Lake City?

It is the capital of Utah, the most populous city in the state, the county seat of Salt Lake County, founded in 1847, and located at an elevation of 4,327 feet [1].

Sources

  1. 30 Things Only Real Salt Lake City Locals Know Are True — rent.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. 20 Things You Didn't Know About Salt Lake City — matadornetwork.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. Fun Facts About Salt Lake City — bountifulmazda.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in Places