Levan, Utah | |
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Town | |
Location in Juab County and state of Utah. |
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Coordinates: 39°33′24″N 111°51′40″W / 39.55667°N 111.86111°WCoordinates: 39°33′24″N 111°51′40″W / 39.55667°N 111.86111°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Utah |
County | Juab |
Founded | 1867 |
Area | |
• Total | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km2) |
• Land | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km2) |
• Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
Elevation | 5,315 ft (1,620 m) |
Population (2012) | |
• Total | 852 |
• Density | 900.7/sq mi (347.7/km2) |
Time zone | Mountain (MST) (UTC-7) |
• Summer (DST) | MDT (UTC-6) |
ZIP code | 84639 |
Area code(s) | 435 |
FIPS code | 49-44650 |
GNIS feature ID | 1442564 |
Website | levantown |
Levan is a town in Juab County, Utah, United States. The population was 688 at the 2000 census. It is often said that the name of the town derives from its location at the center of Utah, because the name is navel spelled backwards. Several other origins have been suggested for the name, from French, Latin, or Ute. The current mayor is Russ Mangelson, who assumed the position in January 2010. The postal ZIP Code is 84639.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.8 square miles (2.0 km²), all of it land.
This climatic region is typified by large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Levan has a humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps.
As of the census of 2000, there are 688 people, 219 households, and 183 families residing in the town. The population density is 900.7 people per square mile (349.5/km²). There are 258 housing units at an average density of 337.7 per square mile (131.1/km²). The racial makeup of the town is 97.38% White, 0.15% African American, 0.15% Native American, 0.29% Pacific Islander, 0.15% from other races, and 1.89% from two or more races. 3.49% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.