Parowan Utah Map
Parowan, Utah — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Parowan, Iron County.
Interactive Map of Parowan, Utah
| City | Parowan |
| State | Utah (UT) |
| County | Iron |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (America/Denver) |
| Latitude | 37.842198 |
| Longitude | -112.828 |
| Population | 3,165 |
| Density | 173.7 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Parowan, Utah
Parowan is a locality in Iron County, Utah, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,165. The population density is 173.7 people per km². Parowan is located at 37.8422°N, 112.8280°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 84761.
Parowan lies at the foot of the mighty Cedar Mountains, a place where the earth rises sharply into jagged peaks that catch the morning sun and hold its golden light long after the valleys have surrendered to shadow. It lies 17.1 miles north-east of Cedar City, UT (from Cedar City, UT: bearing 48°T), and is situated 4.2 miles south-west of Paragonah. The air here, especially in the early hours, has a crispness that speaks of high altitudes and wide-open spaces, carrying the faint scent of sagebrush and sun-baked earth. The landscape is a study in contrasts, where the ochre soil of the valley floor, often punctuated by hardy green scrub, gives way to the darker, more rugged slopes above, hinting at a wilder heart beneath the placid facade. The Virgin River, a ribbon of life, meanders through the broader valley, its banks lined with cottonwoods that rustle like ancient secrets in the persistent breeze. The history of Parowan is as deeply rooted as the ancient junipers clinging to the higher slopes, a testament to the tenacity of early settlers who sought refuge and opportunity in this dramatic basin. Founded by pioneers who envisioned a thriving agricultural hub, Parowan's economy has long been tied to the bounty of the fertile valley floor, where fields of alfalfa and cattle ranches still paint a picture of enduring rural life. The legacy of mining, particularly iron ore extraction, also whispers through the town's past, a reminder of the raw resources that drew people to this rugged terrain. Today, the rhythm of life in Parowan is measured and deliberate, a quiet echo of its pioneering spirit, with a palpable sense of community that seems to draw strength from the imposing, watchful presence of the mountains that embrace it.
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About This Parowan Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Parowan, Utah with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Parowan and Iron County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Parowan is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Parowan is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
