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Manti
Sanpete County, Utah
ZipCodes
84642
Page Contents for Manti, Utah
History & History-related items
Chamber of Commerce.
Organizations, Churches, and Sports.
Statistics & Facts
The Utah state capital is Salt Lake City.
The population of Manti is approximately 3,348 (2009), 3276 (2010).
The approximate number of families is 1,010 (2000), 1037 (2010).
The amount of land area in Manti is 4.964 sq. kilometers.
The amount of land area in Manti is 1.9 sq. miles.
The amount of surface water is 0 sq kilometers.
The distance from Manti to Washington DC is 1963 miles.
The distance to the Utah state capital is 109 miles. (as the crow flies)
Manti is positioned 39.26 degrees north of the equator and 111.63 degrees west of the prime meridian.
Manti elevation is 5,530 feet above sea level.
Manti per capita income is $ 13,454 (2009).
Manti median income is $ 42,158 (2009).
The Manti median home price is $ 128,709 (2009).
Manti average annual precipitation is 12.87 inches peryear.
Manti average annual snowfall is 53.4 inches per year.
The average low temperature is 33.8 degrees F.
The average high temperature is 61.7 degrees F.
Location
in the Sanpete Valley of central Utah, 7 miles south of Ephraim and about 68 miles from Provo. Other nearby communities include Sterling, Mayfield, Hunnison, Fayette, Wales, Centerfield and Spring City.Return to Index
Climate
semi-arid with warm summers and cold winters. Due to its higher elevation, the total climate is cooler than other areas of Utah. The wettest time of year tends to be in the Spring with summer being the driest time. Snowfall is heavy during the winter and early spring. The record high was 110 degrees F. set in 1895 and the record low is a -27 degrees F., set in 1937.
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History & History Related Items
Leaving Salt Lake City in late October 1849, 224 people, including children, arrived in what would become Manti by late November. This was to be the first settlement south of Provo at special invitation from the Ute Chief. He invited Brigham Young to sent a colony to live alongside his own encampments and those of Chief Sanpeetch. The meaning of the words, Sanpeetch, are unknown, but may have something to do with red earth. The river in this area is still called Sanpitch, but the name of both the county and the valley has evolved to Sanpete.
The townsite was named Manti in the summer of 1850 by Brigham Young. It was suggested by the patriarch, Isaac Morley. The name is from Alma in the Book of Mormon. Manti was incorporated in February of 1851. The first mayor was Dan Jones, a Welsh native. Many Danish converts came to Manti in 1853.
The Mormon Temple at Manti, which was begun in 1877 and dedicated in 1888, is a feature of the city. Another historical building is the Patten House (1854), built by John Patten of pioneer rubble rock.
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The settling of Manti
October 1849The founding of Manti
1850The incorporation of Manti
February, 1851Attractions
Mormon Miracle Pageant - Utah's biggest outdoor pageant, held each summer on "Temple Hill." The pageant is attended by 15,000 to 25,000 people each night to see American and Mormon history unfold in musical drama against the backdrop of the Mormon Latter Day Saints Temple.
4 N 100 E
Manti, UT 84642-1101
Phone: 435-835-3000
Toll-free: 888-255-8860
In 2003, over 4 million people came to see this pageant!
Sanpete County Fair
The county fair is held annually in mid August at the country fairgrounds in Manti. Activities include a carnival, rodeo, demolition derby, livestock show, craft show, pet show, food booths and more. For more information please call: 435-835-1351.
Sanpete County Travel & Heritage Council
See photos of Manti and the area.
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Manti City Government
City of Manti official site.50 S. Main
P.O. Box 195
Manti, Utah 84642
Phone: 435-835-2401
COUNTY GOVERNMENT
Manti is the county seat of Sanpete County
County Courthouse
160 North Main Street
Manti, UT 84642-1268
Phone: 435-835-2131
FAX: 435-835-2143
Sanpete official county website
Sanpete County Clerk
160 N Main St
P.O. Box 100
Manti, UT 84642
Phone: 435-835-2131
Manti Historical Events
2002 September 8
Manti took a direct hit from an F2 tornado on 8 September 2002. Very few tornados touch down in the entire state of Utah each year. This tornado lasted about 15 minutes on the ground doing around $ 2 million in damages. Luckily, no one was injured or killed in the storm.
1875
The historic Manti City Hall began construction in 1875. However, due to lack of funds, the building was built in stages. Each stage was built as the people of Manti had enough money to do the project. The first usable room was finally finished in 1882 and was used by the City Council. The building was used as the City Hall until 1986. It stood empty for several years until June of 2002 when restoration began. Donations and grants were received and hundreds of hours were donated to work on the building which is listed on the National Historic Register.
1850, Spring
The first settlers in Manti found a large rattlesnake den in town. They killed 300 snakes the first day!
Manti Chamber
Sanpete County Chamber of Commerce345 West 100 North
Box 59
Ephraim, UT 84627
Phone: 435-283-4321
Toll-free: 800-283-4346
Manti Chamber of Commerce
55 N. Main
P.O. Box 196
Manti, UT 84642
Phone: 435-835-8890
Manti Organizations
Sanpete County Chamber of Commerce
345 West 100 North
Box 59
Ephraim, UT 84627
Phone: 435-283-4321
Toll-free: 800-283-4346
Manti Chamber of Commerce
55 N. Main
P.O. Box 196
Manti, UT 84642
Phone: 435-835-8890
Manti Libraries
Manti City Library
2 S. Main St
Manti, UT 84642-1349
Phone: 435-835-2201
Manti Schools
North Sanpete School District
220 E. 700 S.
Mt Pleasant, UT 84647
Phone: 435-462-2485
South Sanpete School District
39 S Main
Manti, UT 84642
Phone: 435-835-2261 Manti
Miscellany
The population of Manti was:1860 - 913
1870 - 1,239
1880 - 1,748
1890 - 1,950
1900 - 2,425
1910 - 2,437
1920 - 2,412
1930 - 2,200
1940 - 2,268
1950 - 2,051
1960 - 1,739
1970 - 1,803
1980 - 2,080
1990 - 2,268
2000 - 3,040
2005 - 3,185
2009 - 3,348
Population density:
2000 - 1,560.2 persons per square mile
Number of Housing Units:
2000 - 1,010
Median age:
2000 - 26.3 years
Median household income:
2000 - $ 32,844
2005 - $ 31,000
2009 - $ 42,158
Per capita income:
2000 - $ 12,677
2009 - $ 13,454
Median house value:
2000 - $ 98,100
2005 - $ 100,900
2009 - $ 128,709
Manti is located in the Mountain Time Zone and does participate in daylight savings time during a portion of the year.
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