Parowan, Utah
Parowan: city in and county seat of Iron County, Utah, United States
About
Parowan is a city located in the county of Iron in the U.S. state of Utah. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,790 and a population density of 156 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 3,223 inhabitants.
The city was created 175 years ago in 1850.
Quick Facts about Parowan
| Population | 3,223 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Utah (United States) |
| County | Iron County |
| Postal code | 84761 |
| Phone Area Codes | 435 |
| Area | 17.88 km2 |
| Official name | Parowan |
| Latitude & Longitude | 37.8422,-112.8280 |
| Altitude | 6,017 feet / 1834 meters |
| Capital city | Parowan is capital of Iron County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1851 (175 years ago) |
| Time Zone | UTC−06:00, UTC−07:00, Mountain Time Zone |
| Local time | 17:13:31 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 180 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 13.43% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 42℉ Mostly Clear then Slight Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Parowan is located at 37°50'32"N 112°49'41"W (37.8422000, -112.8280000).
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Weather
A slight chance of rain showers after midnight. Mostly clear, with a low around 42. South southwest wind 14 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. C...
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Parowan increased by 13.43% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,790 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,816 | 0.92% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,833 | 0.6% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,826 | -0.25% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,853 | 0.95% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,921 | 2.33% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,981 | 2.01% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 3,035 | 1.78% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 3,107 | 2.32% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 3,165 | 1.83% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 3,223 | 1.8% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in Parowan
1Iron County Government
68 S 100 E, Parowan, UT 84761 View details
Phone: +14354778300 | Website available
2Parowan City Police Department
35 E 100 N, Parowan, UT 84761 View details
Phone: +14355869445 | Website available
3Paragonah Town Office
Parowan, UT 84761 View details
Phone: +14354778979
4Parowan City Office
35 E 100 N, Parowan, UT 84761 View details
Phone: +14354773331 | Website available
People born in Parowan (2)
People born in Parowan, including lawyer, teacher, athlete and soldier Alma Richards, United States Attorney for the District of Utah Scott Milne Matheson, Sr., .
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Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Parowan, UT. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 230199 | Evans Hairstyling College-Cedar City | Cedar City (UT) | 84720 |
| 230603 | Southern Utah University | Cedar City (UT) | 84720 |
| 449816 | Southwest Technical College | Cedar City (UT) | 84720 |
Nearby Transit Stations (1)
Rail and bus stations connected to Parowan, UT. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| STG | St. George, Utah | 1235 South Bluff St. | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Parowan.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Parowan Post Office | Parowan (UT) | 84761 |
Other cities in Iron County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Iron County , UT.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar City | 34,764 | City in Iron County, Utah, United States |
| Enoch | 7,585 | City in Iron County, Utah, United States |
| Paragonah | 556 | Town in Iron County, Utah, United States |
| Kanarraville | 410 | Town in Iron County, Utah, United States |
| Brian Head | 95 | Town in Iron County, Utah, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Parowan distances to largest Utah cities