The name Sanpete County came from a corruption of San Pitch, the name of a local Indian tribe.

Area: 1,597 sq. miles

County seat: Manti

Economy: agriculture (particularly turkeys, sheep, and beef and dairy cattle), local government, and education

Per Capita Income: $11,714

Points of interest: Palisade State Park, Snow College at Ephraim, Manti LDS Temple, Spring City Historic District, Fairview Museum, Wasatch Plateau, Maple and Box canyons.

Population:

1990 - 16,259
1996 - 19,883

History for Sanpete County

County Courthouse
160 North Main Street
Manti, UT 84642-1268
Phone: 435-835-2181
FAX: 435-835-2143

School Districts:

N Sanpete School District
41 West Main
Mt Pleasant, UT 84647
Phone: 435-462-2485
Number of Schools: 7
Number of Students: 2,426