Kanab Utah Map

About Kanab, Utah

Kanab is a locality in Kane County, Utah, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,081. The population density is 123.4 people per km². Kanab is located at 37.0475°N, 112.5263°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 84741.

Kanab rests in a wide, sun-drenched valley, a quiet haven cradled by the vermillion cliffs that rise like ancient sentinels. It lies 52.5 miles south-east of Cedar City, UT (from Cedar City, UT: bearing 146°T), and is situated 7.0 miles north of Fredonia. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, hums with a dry, mineral warmth, carrying the faint scent of sun-baked juniper and sagebrush. Mountains, weathered and layered in hues of ochre, rust, and dusty rose, form a dramatic backdrop, their peaks softened by distance and the perpetual haze of the high desert. The sky above is an immense canvas, often a piercing, cloudless blue, but capable of transforming into a breathtaking spectacle of fiery oranges and deep purples as the sun dips below the horizon, painting the sandstone in ephemeral glory. Kanab's story is deeply entwined with the spirit of exploration and resilience that shaped the American West. Originally inhabited by indigenous peoples for centuries, its more recent history began with hardy pioneers drawn by the promise of fertile land and the untamed beauty of the surrounding wilderness. The local economy, once reliant on ranching and agriculture, has diversified, with tourism now playing a significant role, drawing visitors to the gateway of numerous national and state parks. The distinctive red rock country surrounding Kanab is a silent testament to geological time, a place where the earth has been sculpted by wind and water into a gallery of natural wonders, each formation holding its own silent narrative.

About This Kanab Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Kanab, Utah — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.047486, -112.526314. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Kanab and Kane County.

Detailed location data for Kanab includes the ZIP code (84741), telephone area code (801), county seat of Kane County (Kanab), and school district assignment (Kane School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Kanab is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.