Wales, Utah
(Settled in 1859)
Named for the British principality. Formerly called Coalville because of the early discovery of coal in the area.
Community Facts
- County: Sanpete
- Coordinates: 39.4869, -111.6352
- Population: 338 (110 households)
Gardening Info
- Hardiness Zone: 5b
- Annual Precipitation: 10.9 in.
1991-2020 precipitation normals
Sources
- Location: USGS
- Founding and name: Adapted from Origins of Utah Place Names
- Population and households: 2020 Census
- Hardiness zone: USDA
- Annual precipitation: PRISM
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by Beehive Guide. Updated Oct. 19, 2026.