Enoch, Utah

Enoch is a city in Iron County, Utah, United States, and is located approximately 7 miles (11 km) northeast of Cedar City in the northeast part of Cedar Valley.

Enoch was originally settled as part of an iron mission along with Cedar City and Parowan.

Enoch was officially incorporated on January 10, 1966, absorbing nearby Grimshawville, Stevensville,[8] and Williamsville.

[10] In June 2011, a new stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was created.

[11][12] The mayor of Enoch declared a state of emergency and the Red Cross set up a shelter to help citizens who were displaced by flooding in their homes.

[12] Iron County's emergency management coordinator reported that about 200 homes were damaged.

[13] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 7.2 square miles (18.7 km2), all land.

The climate in this area has mild differences between highs and lows, and there is adequate rainfall year-round.

The city is organized under a six-member council system of government where the mayor is a non-voting (except in the case of a tie) member.

Map of Utah highlighting Iron County