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City	Magna
State	Utah (UT)
County	Salt Lake County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Mountain Time (America/Denver)

Latitude	40.755643
Longitude	-112.179237
Population	29,251
Density	747.6 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	84044
Area Code	801, 385
County Seat	Salt Lake City
School District	Granite School District

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About Magna, Utah

Magna is a locality in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States. It has a population of 29,251. The population density is 747.6 people per km². Magna is located at 40.7556°N, 112.1792°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. Magna is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 84044.

Magna remains a place defined by the vast, open plains that stretch toward the horizon, punctuated by the subtle, arid textures of the high desert. It lies 5.4 miles west-northwest of West Valley City, UT (from West Valley City, UT: bearing 283°T), and is situated 9.0 miles west-northwest of Taylorsville. Beyond the immediate reach of town, the landscape transitions into the dry, quiet expanse of Little Valley Wash, which cuts a low path through the earth. To the east, the jagged silhouette of the Wasatch Range looms thirty miles away, catching the amber light of dusk in a way that makes the air feel sharp and thin. The local terrain stays grounded in the earth, far removed from any maritime influence, while the nearby Kennecott Tailings Pond Number One reflects the wide, unclouded sky. Life in Magna moves in harmony with this expansive, sun-bleached geography where the shadows grow long across the scrub brush as the day wanes.

Mining has long acted as the steady pulse of Magna, shaping the lives of families who settled here to work the copper deposits. The local economy grew from the necessity of extracting wealth from the earth, fostering a resilience that persists in the industrial character of the region. Workers have moved through the shifts of the mills and refineries for generations, creating a legacy of labor that defines the town’s practical spirit. While the machines hum with a constant, rhythmic authority, the quiet strength of the people provides a counterpoint to the heavy machinery. Even as the industries evolve, the connection to the land remains the primary anchor for those who call Magna home. This history of industry leaves a permanent imprint on the local landscape, visible in the stark, utilitarian beauty of the surrounding infrastructure.

Magna maintains a distinct cultural character that is best experienced at Magna - Copper Park, where the community gathers under the wide, dry sky. The town does not rely on grand monuments, preferring the simple, enduring landmarks that tell the story of a place built by hard work and shared values. Local events often center on the high school sports traditions or seasonal festivals that bring neighbors together on the dusty, sun-warmed streets. While the world outside changes, the pace of daily existence here feels deliberate, favoring the familiarity of long-standing friendships over the frantic speed of modern life. Nearby, the banks of Coon Creek offer a momentary respite, a thin ribbon of movement in an otherwise still and contemplative environment. It is a place where the people recognize one another by name, moving through their days with the steady, unpretentious confidence of those who know exactly where they belong.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Magna - Copper Park (Local Park) — 4.5 mi, 126° SE
Monument (Monument) — 4.8 mi, 126° SE
Magna Mining Museum (Museum) — 4.9 mi, 129° SE
Vines of Time (Public Artwork) — 4.9 mi, 129° SE
Magna Recreation Center (Local Recreation) — 4.9 mi, 132° SE
Unknown Park (Local Park) — 4.9 mi, 132° SE
Lee Kay State Wildlife Center (State Conservation Area) — 6.2 mi, 100° E
Antelope Island State Park (State Park) — 6.7 mi, 358° N
Stansbury Park Observatory (Museum) — 9.7 mi, 220° SW
Fielding Garr Ranch (Attraction) — 11.7 mi, 003° N
Farmington Bay State Wildlife Area (State Conservation Area) — 11.9 mi, 049° NE
Wasatch National Forest (National Forest) — 12.5 mi, 089° E · 914k acres
Jordan River OHV/ Modelport State Park (State Park) — 12.7 mi, 072° E
Central Overland Trail - Tooele Branch - Jordan River Bridge (Monument) — 13.3 mi, 085° E
Kathy Elton (Monument) — 13.6 mi, 092° E
Alder Amphitheater (Theatre) — 13.6 mi, 115° SE
Centennial Plaza (Theatre) — 13.6 mi, 121° SE
Easley Art Studio (Gallery) — 14.1 mi, 132° SE
Hawaii Fluid Art (Gallery) — 14.4 mi, 087° E
Museum of Illusions (Attraction) — 14.4 mi, 087° E
Urban Arts Gallery (Gallery) — 14.4 mi, 087° E
Discovery Gateway Children's Museum (Museum) — 14.4 mi, 087° E
Megaplex 12 at The Gateway (Cinema) — 14.4 mi, 087° E
Dreamscapes (Attraction) — 14.4 mi, 086° E
Frary Gravesite Interpretive Trail (Attraction) — 14.5 mi, 358° N
Clark Planetarium (Museum) — 14.5 mi, 087° E
Mount Olympus Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 20.9 mi, 109° E · 15k acres
North Stansbury Mountains Wilderness Study Area (Wilderness Study Area) — 22.6 mi, 249° W · 11k acres
Lone Peak Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 24.1 mi, 122° SE · 31k acres
Uinta National Forest (National Forest) — 26.6 mi, 130° SE · 878k acres

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