Scipio, Utah
town in Millard County, Utah, United States
Scipio (locally SIP-ee-oh) is a town on the eastern edge of Millard County, Utah, United States. The population was 353 at the 2020 census.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 5.5 square miles (14 km2), all land. It lies in the oval-shaped Round Valley, 37 miles (60 km) south-southwest of Nephi, at the junction of Interstate 15 (I‑15) and U.S. Route 50 (US‑50). The nearest town, approximately 15 miles (24 km) southwest on I‑15, is Holden. About 30 miles (48 km) south-southeast are the towns of Redmond, Salina, and Aurora. About halfway between Scipio and Salina is Lake Scipio, on the west side of US‑50. To the east lie the Valley Mountains, with the highest peak reaching around 8,189 feet (2,496 m). To the south are the Pahvant Mountains, which rise above 10,000 feet (3,000 m).
Climate
According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Scipio has a hot-summer humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfa" on climate maps.
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