Orem, Utah - Facts

Attractions, History, Location, and Climate of Orem, Utah

Statistics & Facts
The population of Orem is approximately 86,784 (2002).
The approximate number of families is 17,965 (1990).
The amount of land area in Orem is 46.487 sq. kilometers.
The amount of surface water is 0 sq kilometers.
Orem is positioned 40.29 degrees north of the equator and 111.69 degrees west of the prime meridian.
Orem elevation is 4,770 feet above sea level.

Location Orem location
next to Provo, south of Salt Lake City

Geography The geography for Orem is Orem is at the base of the Wasatch Mountains in the area known as the "mountainland region." The mountains spread out to the west into rolling hills and flatter areas with Utah Lake a prominent feature. Some mountains of the area rise up to 12,000 feet above sea level.

Climate & Weather
The climate for Orem is moderate. Snowfall is 10-20 inches in town -with much more snow in the mountains for wonderful skiing. Orem average annual rainfall is 16 inches per year Orem average temperature is (January) 21; (July)
83 degrees F.

Orem Government And Information
56 N State Street Orem, Utah Phone: (801) 229-7035
The Council/Manager form of government was voted as the type for Orem on October 21, 1980. The City Council has six members and a Mayor who are elected at-large. The four-year terms are staggered. Recreation centers 580 W. 165 S.
Orem, Utah Phone: (801) 229-7154
Orem, Utah Chamber Of Commerce
51 South University Ave., Suite 215
Provo, Utah 84601
(801) 379-2555
Fax: (801) 379-2557
Orem Organizations And Clubs
51 South University Ave., Ste. 110
Provo, UT 84601
Phone: 801-370-8393
Toll-free: 800-222-8824
Orem, Utah Libraries Orem City Library 58 N. State St. Orem (801) 229-7050

History of Orem
Until 1914, Orem was known as Provo Bench. At this time, it was renamed after Walter Orem, the president of the railroad that passed through town. Initially growth was slow due to a less than desirable water supply. In 1935, however, the Deer Creek Dam and Reservoir were built improving the water for Orem. Since that time until the present, Orem has grown tremendously. It is a retail and industrial center and it well-known for its fruit orchards. Orem was once known as Sharon. The settling of Orem: 1861

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