The City of Provo
History Of Provo
Just an hour south of Salt Lake City on Interstate 15 there is a section of the state called Utah Valley.
Although the Ute Indians anciently inhabited this area, today the valley is home to Provo, Utah's second
largest city. To the west of Provo lies Utah Lake, and to the east of the city stand a towering range of
mountains called the Wasatch Front. The history of Provo is an interesting page in the history of the
Beehive State. Visitors who come to Provo will find several historic sites. These historic sites are
cultural resources worthy of preservation as landmarks of the community.
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Demographics
- The population density in Provo is 6843% higher than Utah
- The median age in Provo is 22% lower than Utah
- In Provo 88.55% of the population is White
- In Provo 0.50% of the population is Black
- In Provo 2.50% of the population is Asian
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Upcoming Events
BIG SUMMER BASH 2021
Thursday July 22-Friday July 23
Provo Towne Centre
Provo, Utah
PROVO PIONEER DAY EXTRAVAGANZA
Saturday July 24th 10am - 2pm
Kiwanis Park
Provo, Utah
PIONEER DAY CELEBRATION
Saturday July 24th 11:00am - 9:45pm
The Riverwoods
Provo, Utah
