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Moab (/ ˈ m oʊ. æ b / ⓘ) is the largest city and county seat of Grand County [5] in eastern Utah in the western United States, known for its dramatic scenery. The population was 5,366 at the 2020 census . [ 6 ]
The Utah Independent — Salt Lake City (Convervative political newspaper, 1970–1977) [9] Vernal Express — Vernal Wasatch County Courier — Heber City (discontinued in 2001) [ 10 ]
In 1881 the area was known as Grand Valley, and Moab was a "wild west" town. A 1991 visitor to Moab later said it was the toughest town in Utah because the area and surrounding country have many deep canyons, rivers, mountains, and wilderness areas, becoming a hideout for outlaws. The local economy was initially based on farming and livestock.
The largest city is the state's capital of Salt Lake City with a population of 194,188, and the former coal mining town of Scofield is the smallest town with 15 people. [ 1 ] In 2015, a new form of local government, the metro township, was created. [ 7 ]
Moab is a city in Grand County, in eastern Utah, in the western United States. The population was 5046 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat and largest city in Grand County. Moab hosts a large number of tourists every year, mostly visitors to the nearby Arches and Canyonlands National Parks.
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The 12 United States statistical areas and 29 counties of the State of Utah [a] Combined statistical area [1] 2023 population (est.) [3] Core-based statistical area [1] 2023 population (est.) [3] County 2023 population (est.) [3] Salt Lake City–Provo–Orem, UT-ID CSA: 2,805,734 2,800,781 (UT) Salt Lake City, UT MSA: 1,267,864 Salt Lake ...
The Times-Independent (sometimes abbreviated The T-I) is a family owned and operated weekly newspaper located in Moab, Utah and serving Grand County, Utah. [1] The company is the successor to the Grand Valley Times (started 1896) and Moab Independent, which merged in 1919. [2]