Orem, Utah UT Hotels/Motels/Lodging

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Orem is an incorporated city in the north-central part of the state of Utah in Utah County. It is adjacent to Provo, Lindon, and Vineyard and is about 45 miles south of Salt Lake City. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 84,324. By 2005 its population had been estimated to increase to 89,713, making it the fifth largest city in the state. Utah Valley State College and Stevens-Henager College are located in Orem. The Orem Owlz of the minor league baseball Pioneer League play their home games at the college.

Orem uses the moniker "Family City USA". The city, once known as Provo Bench, was named after Walter C. Orem, who operated a railroad line in the area in the early 1900's.

Brigham Young University, one of the largest private universities in the United States, is located in neighboring Provo.

Orem is located at 40.298753, -111.696486.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 47.8 km² (18.4 mi²), all land.

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