Veyo is a census-designated place in western Washington County, Utah, United States,[1] on the edge of the Dixie National Forest. The population was 483 at the 2010 census. The town lies along State Route 18 north of the city of St. George.[3][4]

History

Veyo became a distinct community from Gunlock in 1918. One tradition says the community name is an acronym of virtue, enterprise, youth, and order; another says it combines verdure and youth. There is a town of Veyo in Spain that is also referred to as La Peña, which means "rocky outcrop".[5]

Geography

The elevation of Veyo is 4,485 feet (1,367 m).[1]

Climate

According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Veyo has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.[6]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
192079—
1930167111.4%
1940114−31.7%
195084−26.3%
2010483—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau[7]

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 483 people living in the CDP. There were 193 housing units. The racial makeup of the town was 94.6% White, 0.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4% Asian, 0.2% Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander, 2.3% from some other race, and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.2% of the population.

Government

Although Veyo is unincorporated, it has a post office with the ZIP code of 84782.[8]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Veyo, Utah
  2. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 23, 2011.
  3. ^ "MyTopo Maps - Veyo, UT, USA" (Map). mytopo.com. Trimble Navigation, Ltd. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
  4. ^ Rand McNally. The Road Atlas '08. Chicago: Rand McNally, 2008, p. 102.
  5. ^ Van Cott, John W. (1990). Utah Place Names: A Comprehensive Guide to the Origins of Geographic Names: A Compilation. Salt Lake City: University of Utah Press. p. 384. ISBN 978-0-87480-345-7. OCLC 797284427. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
  6. ^ Climate Summary for Veyo, Utah
  7. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". census.gov. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 18 November 2011.
  8. ^ Zip Code Lookup

External links

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