Moab | |
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![]() Downtown Moab, Utah | |
![]() Location in Grand County and the state of Utah | |
Coordinates: 38°34′21″N 109°32′59″W / 38.57250°N 109.54972°W | |
Country | United States of America |
State | Utah |
County | Grand |
Settled | 1878 |
Incorporated | 1902 |
Named for | Moab |
Government | |
• Type | Mayor/city council |
• Mayor | Joette Langianese |
Area | |
• Total | 4.80 sq mi (12.42 km2) |
• Land | 4.80 sq mi (12.42 km2) |
• Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
Elevation | 4,026 ft (1,227 m) |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 5,366[1] |
• Density | 1,117.92/sq mi (432.05/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
ZIP Code | 84532 |
Area code | 435 |
FIPS code | 49-50700[3] |
GNIS feature ID | 1430389[4] |
U.S. Routes | ![]() |
Website | moabcity |
Moab (/ˈmoʊ.æb/ ) is the largest city and county seat of Grand County[5] in eastern Utah in the western United States, known for its dramatic scenery. The population was 5,366 at the 2020 census.[6] Moab attracts many tourists annually, mostly visitors to the nearby Arches and Canyonlands National Parks. The town is a popular base for mountain bikers who ride the extensive network of trails including the Slickrock Trail, and for off-roaders who come for the annual Moab Jeep Safari.[7]
Moab is home to one of the nine regional campuses of Utah State University.