South Jordan, 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 South Jordan, Salt Lake County.
| City | South Jordan |
| State | Utah (UT) |
| County | Salt Lake |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (America/Denver) |
| Latitude | 40.56217 |
| Longitude | -111.929658 |
| Population | 82,686 |
| Density | 1204.0 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
South Jordan is a locality in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States. It has a population of 82,686. The population density is 1204.0 people per km². South Jordan is located at 40.5622°N, 111.9297°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 84095.
South Jordan unfolds across a landscape where the arid earth, kissed by a generous sun, meets the foothills of the Oquirrh Mountains. It lies 2.8 miles north of Riverton, UT (from Riverton, UT: bearing 10°T), and is situated 9.7 miles south-south-east of West Valley City. The land, a palette of sun-baked ochre and sagebrush green, slopes gently towards the Jordan River, a ribbon of life that sustains the surrounding plains. Here, the air often carries a dry, crisp quality, particularly as the day wanes and the sky ignites with hues of apricot and rose, casting long shadows that lengthen across the residential streets and manicured parks. The character of South Jordan is one of quiet aspiration, a place where the vastness of the western sky seems to encourage an open outlook, even as the suburban grid provides a sense of order. The history of South Jordan is deeply intertwined with agriculture, a legacy visible in the remnants of irrigation ditches and the fertile soil that still whispers of its farming past. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of water from the Jordan River, cultivated the land, establishing a foundation for the community that grew from scattered homesteads. Today, while the agricultural roots remain, South Jordan has blossomed into a vibrant hub for a diverse economy, boasting significant commercial centers and a robust business sector that draws talent from across the Salt Lake Valley. The town’s strategic location has fostered growth, and its residents benefit from a blend of modern amenities and the enduring connection to the natural beauty of the surrounding mountains and river.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of South Jordan, 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 South Jordan and Salt Lake County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for South Jordan 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 South Jordan 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. |