Ogden is a city in and the county seat of Weber County, Utah, United
States, approximately 10 miles (16 km) east of the Great Salt Lake and 40
miles (64 km) north of Salt Lake City. The population was 82,825 according
to the 2010 Census. The city served as a major railway hub through much of its
history, and still handles a great deal of freight rail traffic which makes it
a convenient location for manufacturing and commerce. Ogden is also known for
its many historic buildings, proximity to the Wasatch Mountains, and as the
location of Weber State University.