Nephi is the seat of
Juab County south of
Provo where Hwys 28 and 132 cross, just off I-15 near
Uinta National Forest.
First settled in 1851. Nephi's utilities include an abundance of natural gas and plentiful electricity, and mountain spring water is in more than adequate supply throughout the year.
The population estimate for July 1, 1998 was 4,519, an increase of 1,004 since 1990.