Devon, Alberta
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| Town of Devon | |||
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| Nickname(s): Devo | |||
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| Coordinates: 53°21′48″N 113°43′56″W / 53.36333°N 113.73222°WCoordinates: 53°21′48″N 113°43′56″W / 53.36333°N 113.73222°W | |||
| Country |  Canada |
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| Province |  Alberta |
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| Region | Edmonton Region | ||
| Census division | 11 | ||
| County | Leduc | ||
| Incorporated | 1949 Village | ||
| 1950 Town | |||
| Government[1] | |||
| • Mayor | Anita Marie Fisher | ||
| • Governing body | Devon Town Council | ||
| • MLA | George Rogers | ||
| Area (2011)[2] | |||
| • Total | 11.72 km2 (4.53 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 700 m (2,300 ft) | ||
| Population (2011)[2] | |||
| • Total | 6,510 | ||
| • Density | 555.6/km2 (1,439/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | MST (UTC-7) | ||
| Area code(s) | 780 | ||
| Highways | Highway 60 | ||
| Highway 19 | |||
| Waterways | North Saskatchewan River | ||
| Website | Town of Devon | ||
Devon is a town in the province of Alberta, Canada, situated 26 kilometres (16 mi) southwest of Edmonton, the provincial capital, and located along the banks of the North Saskatchewan River.
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[edit] History
Devon owes its existence to one of the largest oil discoveries in the world. On 1947 February 13, the Imperial Leduc #1 well struck oil, and the new town of Devon was constructed shortly thereafter by Imperial Oil to accommodate its workers. The company was determined that the town would be well-planned, and Devon holds the distinction of being the first Canadian community to be approved by a Regional Planning Commission. The oil industry remains a major player in the town's business sector, though the economy has diversified to include tourism, manufacturing, and research.
Devon is named after the Devonian formation (the strata tapped in the Leduc #1 oil well), which in turn is named for Devon county, England.
[edit] Amenities
Devon is amply served by schools, community services such as the Devon General Hospital, and recreational facilities. It is only ten minutes away from the Edmonton International Airport, and is close to major rail routes and highways. It is located close to a motor sports park, a bird sanctuary, a botanical garden (the Devonian Gardens), and a number of other attractions to residents and visitors. Devon and area is popular with cyclists, as it has a good network of paved country roads, as well as unpaved mountain bike trails, and has hosted high level cycling events such as Canada's 2010 National Road Championships.
[edit] Demographics
In the 2011 Census, the Town of Devon had a population of 6,510 living in 2,387 of its 2,471 total dwellings, a 4% change from its 2006 population of 6,261. With a land area of 11.72 km2 (4.53 sq mi), it had a population density of 555.5/km2 (1,438.6/sq mi) in 2011.[2]
The population of the Town of Devon according to its 2009 municipal census is 6,534.[3]
In 2006, Devon had a population of 6,256 living in 2,342 dwellings, a 25.9% increase from 2001. The town has a land area of 8.63 km2 (3.33 sq mi) and a population density of 725.2 /km2 (1,878 /sq mi).[4]
[edit] Schools
- Devon Christian School
- Holy Spirit Catholic School
- John Maland High School
- Riverview Middle School
- Robina Baker Elementary
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ Alberta Municipal Affairs: Municipal Officials Search
- ^ a b c "Population and dwelling counts, for Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities), 2011 and 2006 censuses (Alberta)". Statistics Canada. 2012-02-08. http://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2011/dp-pd/hlt-fst/pd-pl/Table-Tableau.cfm?LANG=Eng&T=302&SR=1&S=51&O=A&RPP=9999&PR=48&CMA=0. Retrieved 2012-02-08.
- ^ Alberta Municipal Affairs (2009-09-15). "Alberta 2009 Official Population List". http://municipalaffairs.gov.ab.ca/documents/LGS/2009pop.pdf. Retrieved 2010-09-14.
- ^ Statistics Canada (Census 2006). "Devon - Community Profile". http://www12.statcan.ca/english/census06/data/profiles/community/Details/Page.cfm?Lang=E&Geo1=CSD&Code1=4811018&Geo2=PR&Code2=48&Data=Count&SearchText=Devon&SearchType=Begins&SearchPR=01&B1=All&GeoLevel=&GeoCode=4811018. Retrieved 2007-06-11.
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