Hatch, Utah
town in Garfield County, Utah, United States
Hatch is a town in Garfield County, Utah, United States. The population was 132 at the 2020 census. It is 260 miles (420 km) south of Salt Lake City.
History
Hatch was originally called "Mammoth", and under the latter name was settled in 1872. A post office called Hatch has been in operation since 1904. The present name is after Meltiar Hatch, a pioneer citizen.
Geography
Hatch is located in southwestern Garfield County, in the valley of the Sevier River near its headwaters. U.S. Route 89 passes through the town, leading north 15 miles (24 km) to Panguitch, the county seat, and south 26 miles (42 km) to Glendale.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.46 square miles (1.2 km2), all land.
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 127 people, 41 households, and 33 families residing in the town.
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