Provo City : Utah

Located in Utah Valley, Provo is one of the fastest growing cities of America. It is situated on the Provo River between Utah Lake to the west and the Wasatch Mountain Range to the east.  It has a high concentration of some of the best software companies of the world after Silicon Valley. It is also a major iron and steel producer and an important agricultural center as well. Provo is also famous for several outdoor activities like fishing, camping, hiking, and hunting. . Housing is affordable and the crime rate is two to three times lower than in most comparable cities. In 2004 Provo was ranked sixth in the "Best Places for Business and Careers" survey by Forbes magazine.

Provo is lucky to enjoy four seasons with temperature dipping below zero for only three days on an average every year. Generally 57 days of the year are above 90 degrees in Provo and 15 days are below freezing. The wettest month of the year is usually May while June is the driest month.

Area: 41.79 square miles (2000)

Elevation: 4,540 feet above sea level

Latitude: 40.24 N, Longitude: 111.66 W

Mean Temperatures: January, 30.7° F; July, 76.4° F; annual average, 53.3° F

Average Annual Precipitation: 20.13 inches of rain; 60.40 inches of snow

Population: 113,459 as on 2005

Attractions

    * Bridal Veil Falls
    * Alpine Loop Scenic Backway
    * Provo Latter Day Saints Temple
    * McCurdy Historical Doll Museum
    * The Monte L. Bean Life Science Museum
    * Trafalga Family Fun Center

Festivals

    * Sundance Film Festival
    * Freedom Festival
    * Springville World Folkfest