White City, Saskatchewan
White City | |
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Town | |
White City Community Centre | |
Motto: Country Living | |
White City Town of White City in Saskatchewan | |
Coordinates: 50°26′07″N 104°21′26″W / 50.43528°N 104.35722°W | |
Country | Canada |
Province | Saskatchewan |
Government | |
• Governing body | White City Town Council |
Area | |
• Total | 6.00 km2 (2.32 sq mi) |
Population (2011) | |
• Total | 1,894 |
• Density | 315.6/km2 (817/sq mi) |
Time zone | CST (UTC-6) |
Postal code span | List of S Postal Codes of Canada |
Area code(s) | +1-306 |
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White City is a commuter town in the White Butte area of the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. White City is 10 kilometres (6 mi) east of Regina on the Trans-Canada Highway. The town is primarily populated by urban professionals and young families who work in Regina. The town's motto is "Country Living."
History
White City began on 80 acres (32 ha) owned by Johnstone Lipsett. The community became a hamlet in 1958, a village in 1967 and a town in 2000.
Services
White City is fully serviced with convenience and grocery stores, medical and dental clinics, a library, 18-hole golf course and a Canada Post office.
Education
École White City School and Emerald Ridge Elementary School provide education for kindergarten through 8th grade. Students in grades 9 through 12 are bused 10 minutes northeast to Greenall High School in Balgonie.
Statistics
Canada census – White City, Saskatchewan community profile | |||
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2011 | 2006 | ||
Population: | 1,894 (70.2% from 2006) | 1,113 (+1.1% from 2001) | |
Land area: | 6.00 km2 (2.32 sq mi) | 4.64 km2 (1.79 sq mi) | |
Population density: | 315.6/km2 (817/sq mi) | 240.0/km2 (622/sq mi) | |
Median age: | 35.9 (M: 35.7, F: 36.0) | ||
Total private dwellings: | 598 | 362 | |
Median household income: | $77,368 | ||
References: 2011[3] 2006[4] |
References
- ↑ National Archives, Archivia Net. "Post Offices and Postmasters". Retrieved 6 September 2009.
- ↑ Government of Saskatchewan, MRD Home. "Municipal Directory System". Retrieved 2014-03-11.
- ↑ "2011 Community Profiles". Canada 2011 Census. Statistics Canada. July 5, 2013. Retrieved 2012-05-12.
- ↑ "2006 Community Profiles". Canada 2006 Census. Statistics Canada. March 30, 2011. Retrieved 2009-02-24.
External links
Pilot Butte | Coppersands | Balgonie | ||
Emerald Park | Radomsky | |||
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Richardson | Kronau | Davin |
Coordinates: 50°26′07″N 104°21′26″W / 50.43528°N 104.35722°W