Toquerville: the numbers and what's current The Census Bureau estimates Toquerville's population at 1,999 on July 1, 2025, up 7.1% from the 1,866 in its April 2020 estimates base. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 city and town population estimates ↗
Mayor: Dan Catlin. Council: Wayne Olsen, Val Preslar, Jenny Chamberlain, Joey Campbell, Todd Sands. Toquerville City: City Council ↗
Regular City Council business meetings are held at 6 p.m. at 212 N. Toquer Blvd and streamed on the city's YouTube channel; recent meetings fell on the first and third Wednesdays (Oct. 7 and 21), and the city calendar lists the next on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026, with a Planning Commission meeting at 6 p.m. on Nov. 10. Utah Public Notice Website: Toquerville City Council ↗
From the city City Council agenda included Resolutions on a donations and sponsorships policy, a code enforcement policy and an Arbor Day designation, and two MPDO modification applications from Firelight Development, Inc. ↗ October 21, 2026 · Utah Public Notice Website: 10.21.2026 City Council MeetingCity Council meeting, 6 p.m. ↗ November 4, 2026 · Toquerville City: City Council Meeting, Nov. 4Veterans are invited to the city office on Wednesday, Nov. 11, between 8 and 10:30 a.m. for a free cinnamon roll ↗ November 11, 2026 · Toquerville City: Veterans Day Cinnamon RollsBudget and finances Checked against the city's own pages on October 28, 2026 . Dates and schedules change; confirm with the city before you plan around them.
Toquerville at a glance Washington County · Utah
Toquerville sits in Washington County along Ash Creek, about 30 miles south of Cedar City and less than 20 miles north of St. George, at an elevation of 3,394 feet. The city's history page says settlers arrived in 1858 and took the name from Chief Toquer of the Paiute band living on the creek; it describes the town as long known for figs, fruit and nuts, and it calls Interstate 15 exit 27 the northern gateway to Zion National Park.
The city is governed by a mayor and five council members who hold regular business meetings at 212 N. Toquer Blvd, streamed on YouTube. Its parks include Center Street Park, Trail Ridge Estates Park and Westfield Park, and the historic Old Town Hall can be rented for events. The city says it has been a Tree City USA community for twelve consecutive years, and recent council agendas show growth-related items such as hillside development permits, an annexation petition and amendments to a master planned development.
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Sales tax in Toquerville The combined sales and use tax rate is 7.08% (6.45% in unincorporated Washington County). Grocery food is taxed at 3.00%, restaurant meals at 8.08% and hotel stays (transient room) at 13.65%. Rates in effect as of Oct. 1, 2026. Source: Utah State Tax Commission: Sales and Use Tax Rates ↗
Places and local character Old Town Hall ↗ In town · Historic hall with a stage that the city rents for parties, meetings and other gatherings. Center Street Park ↗ In town · City park with a pavilion, baseball field and pickleball court that can be reserved. Toquerville history ↗ In town · The city's account of the Paiute settlement on Ash Creek, the 1858 pioneer town, black lava rock and the fig harvest. Resident essentials Check the city calendar and the Utah Public Notice Website for current meeting dates and agendas, since packets are posted shortly before each meeting.
Government and sources Municipal directory · Utah municipal boundary data · Roster checked Oct. 19, 2026. Check the linked agency for current services and contacts.
Local guide sources Local guide reviewed Oct 28, 2026 . Operators provide current hours, fees, reservations and access information.
