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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>[[File:Loa_Tithing_Office_Loa_Utah.jpeg|thumb|Loa_Tithing_Office_Loa_Utah]] [[file:Great_Gallery_panorama.jpg|right|thumb|Great_Gallery_panorama]] [[file:Scenery_north_of_Hanksville,_Utah.jpg|right|thumb|Scenery_north_of_Hanksville,_Utah]] '''Wayne County, Utah''' is a county located in the south-central region of the [[U.S. state]] of [[Utah]]. As of the 2020 census, the population was 2,486, making it one of the least populous counties in the state. The county seat is [[Loa, Utah|Loa]].<br />
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== History ==<br />
Wayne County was established in 1892 and was named after [[Wayne County, Tennessee]], which in turn was named for [[Anthony Wayne]], a general in the [[American Revolutionary War]]. The county has a rich history of [[Native American]] habitation, particularly by the [[Fremont culture]] and later the [[Ute people]].<br />
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== Geography ==<br />
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the county has a total area of 2,466 square miles (6,390 km²), of which 2,461 square miles (6,370 km²) is land and 5.3 square miles (14 km²) (0.2%) is water. The county is characterized by its rugged terrain, including parts of the [[Colorado Plateau]] and the [[Henry Mountains]].<br />
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=== Adjacent counties ===<br />
* [[Emery County, Utah|Emery County]] (north)<br />
* [[Grand County, Utah|Grand County]] (northeast)<br />
* [[San Juan County, Utah|San Juan County]] (east)<br />
* [[Garfield County, Utah|Garfield County]] (south)<br />
* [[Sevier County, Utah|Sevier County]] (west)<br />
* [[Piute County, Utah|Piute County]] (southwest)<br />
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=== National protected areas ===<br />
* [[Capitol Reef National Park]]<br />
* [[Fishlake National Forest]] (part)<br />
* [[Glen Canyon National Recreation Area]] (part)<br />
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== Demographics ==<br />
As of the 2020 census, there were 2,486 people, 1,000 households, and 700 families residing in the county. The population density was 1.0 inhabitants per square mile (0.39/km²). The racial makeup of the county was predominantly [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], with small percentages of [[Native American]], [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], and other races.<br />
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== Economy ==<br />
The economy of Wayne County is largely based on [[agriculture]], [[tourism]], and [[government services]]. The presence of [[Capitol Reef National Park]] significantly contributes to the local economy by attracting tourists.<br />
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== Communities ==<br />
=== Towns ===<br />
* [[Bicknell, Utah|Bicknell]]<br />
* [[Hanksville, Utah|Hanksville]]<br />
* [[Loa, Utah|Loa]] (county seat)<br />
* [[Lyman, Utah|Lyman]]<br />
* [[Torrey, Utah|Torrey]]<br />
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=== Unincorporated communities ===<br />
* [[Fremont, Utah|Fremont]]<br />
* [[Teasdale, Utah|Teasdale]]<br />
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== Education ==<br />
Wayne County is served by the [[Wayne School District (Utah)|Wayne School District]], which includes several elementary schools, a middle school, and [[Wayne High School (Utah)|Wayne High School]].<br />
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== Transportation ==<br />
The county is accessible via [[Utah State Route 24]] and [[Utah State Route 95]], which connect it to other parts of the state.<br />
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== See also ==<br />
* [[List of counties in Utah]]<br />
* [[National Register of Historic Places listings in Wayne County, Utah]]<br />
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== References ==<br />
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== External links ==<br />
{{Commons category|Wayne County, Utah}}<br />
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[[Category:Wayne County, Utah]]<br />
[[Category:1892 establishments in Utah]]<br />
[[Category:Counties of Utah]]<br />
[[Category:Populated places established in 1892]]<br />
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