Jericho, Utah
Jericho is an unincorporated community in eastern Juab County, Utah, United States.[1] It is located about 103 miles (166 km) southwest of Salt Lake City and 30 miles (48 km) west of Nephi.
Jericho, Utah | |
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| Coordinates: 39°45′01″N 112°12′20″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Utah |
| County | Juab |
| Elevation | 5,318 ft (1,621 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code | 84628 |
| Area code(s) | 435 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1437597[1] |
Description
The community is near Little Sahara Recreation Area, an area consisting of sand dunes. The area is popular among off-road vehicle users, motocross bikers, and campers. Jericho can be reached by U.S. Route 6 through Eureka or Delta. The area can also be reached by Utah State Route 132 west through Nephi.
The climate of the area is hot in the summers, commonly from 90 to 100 degrees Fahrenheit and winters are cold, between 30 and 40 degrees Fahrenheit. The climate is typical of that of the Great Basin Desert.
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See also
External links
Municipalities and communities of Juab County, Utah, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Map of Utah highlighting Juab County | |
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| Unincorporated communities | ||
| Ghost towns |
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| Indian reservation | ||
| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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