Hanna, Alberta
Hanna | |
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Town of Hanna | |
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Coordinates: 51°38′18″N 111°56′31″W / 51.63833°N 111.94194°WCoordinates: 51°38′18″N 111°56′31″W / 51.63833°N 111.94194°W | |
Country |
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Province |
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Region | Southern Alberta |
Census division | 4 |
Special Area | No. 2 |
Incorporated[1] | |
• Village | December 31, 1912 |
• Town | April 14, 1914 |
Government[2] | |
• Mayor | Chris Warwick |
• Governing body | Hanna Town Council |
Area (2011)[3] | |
• Total | 8.56 km2 (3.31 sq mi) |
Elevation[4] | 785 m (2,575 ft) |
Population (2011)[3] | |
• Total | 2,673 |
• Density | 312.4/km2 (809/sq mi) |
Time zone | MST (UTC-7) |
Postal code span | T0J 1P0 |
Highway | Highway 9 |
Website | Official website |
Hanna /ˈhænə/ is a town in east-central Alberta, Canada.
Demographics
In the 2011 Census, the Town of Hanna had a population of 2,673 living in 1,208 of its 1,317 total dwellings, a -6.1% change from its 2006 population of 2,847. With a land area of 8.56 km2 (3.31 sq mi), it had a population density of 312.3/km2 (808.8/sq mi) in 2011.[3]
In 2006, Hanna had a population of 2,847 living in 1,295 dwellings, a 4.7% decrease from 2001. The town has a land area of 8.39 km2 (3.24 sq mi) and a population density of 339.1/km2 (878/sq mi).[5]
Economy
The town's main industries are agriculture, oil production, power generation, tourism, and coal mining. It is the centre of a large trading area called Short Grass County and is the home of approximately 200 businesses.
Government
The mayor of the town is Chris Warwick.[2]
Notable people
- Shirley McClellan, former provincial politician
- Lanny McDonald, former professional hockey player and member of the NHL Hall of Fame
- Members of the rock band Nickelback
- Blake Nill, former professional football player
- Jim Nill, former professional hockey player
- Milt Pahl, former provincial politician
- Marjorie Willison, author and radio personality
References
- ↑ "Location and History Profile: Town of Hanna" (PDF). Alberta Municipal Affairs. October 7, 2016. p. 295. Retrieved October 13, 2016.
- 1 2 "Municipal Officials Search". Alberta Municipal Affairs. 2016-11-18. Retrieved 2016-11-21.
- 1 2 3 "Population and dwelling counts, for Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities), 2011 and 2006 censuses (Alberta)". Statistics Canada. 2012-02-08. Retrieved 2012-02-08.
- ↑ "Alberta Private Sewage Systems 2009 Standard of Practice Handbook: Appendix A.3 Alberta Design Data (A.3.A. Alberta Climate Design Data by Town)" (PDF) (PDF). Safety Codes Council. January 2012. pp. 212–215 (PDF pages 226–229). Retrieved October 8, 2013.
- ↑ Statistics Canada. "Canada 2006 Census: Hanna - Community Profile". Retrieved 2007-06-11.
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