Magna, Utah
Magna: census-designated place in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States
About
Magna is a CDP located in the county of Salt Lake in the U.S. state of Utah.
Magna is a metro township in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States. The current population of the township stands at 27,029 according to the 2020 census, a moderate increase over the 2000 figure of 22,770.
Magna was first settled in 1851 by members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church).
The township was named after the Latin word for magnate. It was incorporated as a city on January 1, 1997. It is located about 25 miles north of Salt Lake City in Salt Lake Valley.
Magna has a total area of 97.07 square kilometers (37.38 sq mi), all land with no water areas included within its boundaries. The elevation ranges from 1,304 meters (4,300 ft) above sea level at the base of Mount Nebo to 2,070 meters (6,780 ft) at its peak.
As of the 2010 census there were 20,375 people residing in Magna Township; this number had risen to 22,770 by the year 2000 census. As of the 2010 census there were 15,591 households in Magna Township; this number had risen too.
If you're looking for something more urban, you can always drive just 20 minutes to downtown Salt Lake City or take advantage of its public transportation system.
Quick Facts about Magna
| Population | 26,505 |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Utah (United States) |
| County | Salt Lake County |
| Postal code | 84044 |
| Area | 20.32 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.7091,-112.1016 |
| Altitude | 4,278 feet / 1304 meters |
| Time Zone | Mountain Time Zone |
| Local time | 22:10:57 (22nd April 2026) |
| Weather | 46℉ Partly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Magna is located at 40°42'33"N 112°6'6"W (40.7091100, -112.1016100). It has 2 neighbors: Salt Lake City and Tooele.
Magna map
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Weather
Partly cloudy. Low around 46, with temperatures rising to around 51 overnight. South southwest wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.
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Official WebsitePeople born in Magna (6)
People born in Magna, including politician Charles H. Wilson, writer Clair Huffaker, basketball player-coach Kerry Rupp, .
More notable people
- Wayne Holland (American politician) he was born in 28/10/1958
- Howard Jarvis (American politician) he was born in 22/09/1903
- Brigham D. Madsen (American historian) he was born in 21/10/1914
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Magna, UT. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 230746 | Salt Lake Community College | Salt Lake City (UT) | 84123 |
| 489247 | American Beauty Academy-West Valley Campus | West Valley City (UT) | 84119 |
| 481100 | Top Nails & Hair Beauty School | Taylorsville (UT) | 84118-0000 |
| 230056 | Broadview University-West Jordan | West Jordan (UT) | 84088 |
| 406486 | Myotherapy College of Utah | Salt Lake City (UT) | 84115 |
Nearby Transit Stations (4)
Rail and bus stations connected to Magna, UT. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLB | Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub | 300 South 600 West | BUS |
| SLC | Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub | 340 South 600 West | RAIL |
| OGD | Ogden, Utah | 2393 Wall Avenue | BUS |
| PRO | Provo | 300 West 600 South | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Magna.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Magna Post Office | Magna (UT) | 84044 |
Other cities in Salt Lake County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Salt Lake County , UT. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City | 200,567 | The capital of Utah. |
| West Valley City | 135,248 | The second most populous city in Utah. |
| West Jordan | 116,530 | The second most populous city in Salt Lake County, Utah. |
| Sandy | 94,871 | A city in Salt Lake County, Utah. |
| South Jordan | 78,503 | The third most populous city in Salt Lake County, Utah. |
| Millcreek | 60,507 | A city in Salt Lake County, Utah. |
| Taylorsville | 59,402 | A city in Salt Lake County, Utah. |
| Herriman | 55,756 | A city in Salt Lake County, Utah. |
| Draper | 48,963 | The most populous city in Utah County, Utah. |
| Murray | 48,355 | The most populous city in Salt Lake County, Utah. |
| Riverton | 44,369 | A city in Salt Lake County, Utah. |
| Kearns | 35,731 | Census-designated place in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States |
| Midvale | 34,434 | City in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States |
| Cottonwood Heights | 33,327 | City in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States |
| Holladay | 29,885 | City in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States |
| South Salt Lake | 25,248 | City in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Magna distances to largest Utah cities