10 Interesting Facts About South Jordan, Utah

Facts About South Jordan, Utah

Facts About South Jordan

  • South Jordan lies between the Oquirrh Mountains to the west, West Jordan to the north, the Jordan River and Sandy to the east, Draper to the southeast, Riverton to the south, and Herriman to the southwest.
  • South Jordan was first settled in July 1847 by the Mormon pioneers.
  • The City of South Jordan is the 9th largest city in Utah with a population of 77,487 as of July 1, 2021.
  • The city has a total area of 22.1 square miles, of which 0.08 square miles, 0.34 per cent, is water.
  • The first known inhabitants were members of the Desert Archaic Culture who were nomadic hunter-gatherers.
  • South Jordan was incorporated as a city on November 8, 1935.
  • The elevation of South Jordan is 4,439 ft above sea level.
  • South Jordan is a city located in the county of Salt Lake in the U.S. state of Utah.
  • South Jordan was created 162 years ago in 1858.
  • South Jordan is located at 40°33’44″N 111°55’47” W (40.5621700, -111.9296600).

 

Facts About South Jordan, Utah
Facts About South Jordan, Utah