Glendon, Alberta
Glendon | ||
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Village | ||
Village of Glendon | ||
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![]() ![]() Glendon | ||
Coordinates: 54°14′54″N 111°09′13″W / 54.24833°N 111.15361°WCoordinates: 54°14′54″N 111°09′13″W / 54.24833°N 111.15361°W | ||
Country |
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Province |
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Region | Northern Alberta | |
Census division | 12 | |
Municipal district | M.D of Bonnyville No. 87 | |
Incorporated[1] | ||
• Village | January 1, 1956 | |
Government[2] | ||
• Mayor | Laura Papirny | |
• Governing body | Glendon Village Council | |
Area (2011)[3] | ||
• Total | 1.98 km2 (0.76 sq mi) | |
Elevation | 587 m (1,926 ft) | |
Population (2011)[3] | ||
• Total | 486 | |
• Density | 245.1/km2 (635/sq mi) | |
Time zone | MST (UTC-7) | |
Highways |
Highway 882 Highway 660 | |
Website | Official website |
Glendon is a village in northern Alberta north of St. Paul.
In 1993, the town unveiled its roadside tribute to the perogy. Their "Giant Perogy," complete with fork, is 7.6 m (24.9 ft) in height.[4] It is one of the Giants of the Prairies.[5] Next to the roadside attraction is the Perogy Cafe, which serves "Ukrainian and Chinese Perogies". Glendon is home to former NHLer Stan Smyl.
Demographics
In the 2011 Census, the Village of Glendon had a population of 486 living in 204 of its 229 total dwellings, a 15.4% change from its 2006 population of 421. With a land area of 1.98 km2 (0.76 sq mi), it had a population density of 245.5/km2 (635.7/sq mi) in 2011.[3]
In its 2007 municipal census, the Village of Glendon had a population of 483.[6]
In 2006, Glendon had a population of 421 living in 185 dwellings, an 8.3% decrease from 2001. The village has a land area of 1.98 km2 (0.76 sq mi) and a population density of 212.3/km2 (550/sq mi).[7]
See also
References
- ↑ "Location and History Profile: Village of Glendon" (PDF). Alberta Municipal Affairs. October 21, 2016. p. 323. Retrieved October 23, 2016.
- ↑ "Municipal Officials Search". Alberta Municipal Affairs. November 18, 2016. Retrieved November 21, 2016.
- 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.
- ↑ Municipal District of Bonnyville. Glendon Giant Perogy
- ↑ Big Things. Glendon Perogy
- ↑ Alberta Municipal Affairs (2009-09-15). "Alberta 2009 Official Population List" (PDF). Retrieved 2010-09-12.
- ↑ Statistics Canada. "Canada 2006 Census: Glendon - Community Profile". Retrieved 2007-06-07.
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