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City	Cedar City
State	Utah (UT)
County	Iron County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Mountain Time (America/Denver)

Latitude	37.682874
Longitude	-113.095539
Population	35,235
Density	379.3 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	84720, 84721
Area Code	801
County Seat	Parowan
School District	Iron School District

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About Cedar City, Utah

Cedar City is a locality in Iron County, Utah, United States. It has a population of 35,235. The population density is 379.3 people per km². Cedar City is located at 37.6829°N, 113.0955°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. Cedar City is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 84720, 84721.

Cedar City emerges from the high desert floor as a place defined by the steady, persistent flow of Coal Creek. It lies 36.9 miles north-northeast of Hurricane, UT (from Hurricane, UT: bearing 20°T), and is situated 6.9 miles south-southwest of Enoch. The Red Hill stands as a silent sentry over the eastern edge, casting long, sharp shadows across the valley as the sun dips low in the afternoon. To the west, the landscape flattens into an expansive, arid basin that stretches toward the horizon, while Quichapa Lake waits seven miles away as a shallow, seasonal presence in the dry earth. Cedar Canyon provides a dramatic gateway where the earth opens wide to reveal layers of ancient sediment, their colors shifting from muted ochre to deep, burnt orange as the day fades. The air here carries a crisp, thin quality, cooling rapidly once the light leaves the sky and settling into a quiet stillness that blankets the town.

Pioneer settlers established Cedar City with an eye toward the extraction of iron, recognizing the mineral wealth locked within the nearby earth. This industrial heritage eventually gave way to a more diverse economy, anchoring the local livelihood in education, regional commerce, and the steady rhythms of agricultural trade. Main Street Park serves as a central gathering point where the pace of daily life remains measured, reflecting a history built on hard labor and communal resilience. Small businesses and professional services now populate the corridors that once supported early mining operations, keeping the spirit of self-reliance alive in the modern era. The town has grown by valuing both its pragmatic roots and the necessity of adapting to the changing needs of the surrounding region.

Cedar City maintains a distinct cultural identity largely shaped by its role as a regional center for the arts and higher education. The presence of Southern Utah University brings a youthful vitality to the streets, frequently filling the local calendar with academic lectures, athletic competitions, and vibrant performances. Notable landmarks like the outdoor theater stages draw audiences from across the country, celebrating the works of Shakespeare in an environment that feels uniquely suited to the craft. The community honors its heritage through seasonal festivals that reflect the endurance of those who first broke this ground. While the town is not defined by the fame of specific individuals, it remains a place where the collective character of the residents is the most enduring feature of the landscape.

Nearby Outdoor Places

The Museum of Composite Propellant Hobby Rocketry (Museum) — 0.7 mi, 034° NE
Dixie National Forest (National Forest) — 1.1 mi, 031° NE · 1.9M acres
Field At The Hills (Local Recreation) — 1.4 mi, 172° S
Bicentennial Park (Local Recreation) — 1.4 mi, 057° NE
Iron Mission State Park (State Park) — 1.7 mi, 078° E
Discovery Park (Local Park) — 1.7 mi, 166° S
Fred C. Adams (Public Artwork) — 1.7 mi, 105° E
Main Street Park (Local Park) — 1.9 mi, 092° E
Deseret Iron Works (Monument) — 1.9 mi, 087° E
Cedar City Lighthouse (Attraction) — 2.1 mi, 162° S
OTC Comedy (Theatre) — 2.2 mi, 137° SE
C-overlook (Viewpoint) — 4.4 mi, 130° SE
Parowan Front State Wildlife Area (State Conservation Area) — 6.2 mi, 054° NE
Spring Creek Canyon Wilderness Study Area (Wilderness Study Area) — 7.8 mi, 191° S · 4,333 acres
Ashdown Gorge Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 10.2 mi, 110° E · 7,085 acres
Cedar Breaks National Monument (National Monument) — 12.5 mi, 098° E · 6,125 acres
Zion Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 12.7 mi, 192° S · 124k acres
Zion National Park (National Park) — 12.7 mi, 192° S · 145k acres
Bristlecone Park (Attraction) — 13.4 mi, 088° E
Hwy 14 waypoint (Monument) — 14.2 mi, 115° SE
Square Arch (Attraction) — 14.8 mi, 107° E
Amphitheater (Theatre) — 15.5 mi, 066° NE
Lowder Family Cabins (Historic Ruins) — 16.8 mi, 093° E
Parowan Gap Petroglyphs (Attraction) — 16.8 mi, 021° N
Blue Star Memorial Highway (Monument) — 28.4 mi, 043° NE
Silver Reef Museum (Museum) — 33.2 mi, 207° SW
Sorella Gallery (Gallery) — 34.5 mi, 171° S
David J. West Gallery (Gallery) — 34.6 mi, 171° S
De Zion Gallery (Gallery) — 34.6 mi, 171° S
Grafton (Historic Ruins) — 35.7 mi, 179° S

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