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What you are reading: The Elevation of Salt Lake City is 4,226 Feet This Weekend
Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:
- Question: Where is Salt Lake City located, and what is its significance?
- Answer: Surrounded by beautiful scenery, Salt Lake City is the capital and most populous city in the state of Utah.
- Question: What is the geographic location of Salt Lake City?
- Answer: Located in the northern part of the state, not too far from the border with Wyoming, Salt Lake City is located in Salt Lake County and covers an area of approximately 110.4 square miles.
- Question: What is the population of Salt Lake City?
- Answer: The city has an estimated population of over 200,000 people, with more than 1.2 million in its surrounding metropolitan area.
- Question: How is Salt Lake City connected to other cities in the region?
- Answer: Salt Lake City also has close links with Ogden and Provo, forming a combined statistical area with these cities that houses over 2.5 million people.
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