Innisfail, Alberta
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| Coordinates: 52°01′41″N 113°57′00″W / 52.02806°N 113.95°W | |||
| Country |  Canada |
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| Province |  Alberta |
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| Region | Central Alberta | ||
| Census division | 8 | ||
| County | Red Deer | ||
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| • Mayor | Jim Romane | ||
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Innisfail Town Council
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| • CAO | Helen Dietz | ||
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| Area (2011)[2] | |||
| • Total | 19.53 km2 (7.54 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 945 m (3,100 ft) | ||
| Population (2011)[2] | |||
| • Total | 7,876 | ||
| • Density | 403.2/km2 (1,044/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | MST (UTC-7) | ||
| Postal code span | T4G | ||
| Highways | Highway 2 Highway 54 |
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| Waterways | Gleniffer Lake Red Deer River |
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| Website | Town of Innisfail | ||
Innisfail (
/ˈɪnɨsfeɪl/) is a town in central Alberta, Canada. It is located in the Calgary-Edmonton Corridor, south of Red Deer at the junction of Highway 2 and Highway 54.
The town's name comes from an Irish-language epithet for Ireland, Inis Fáil, "Isle of Destiny". Before this name was adopted, the town was often referred to as "Poplar Grove".[3]
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[edit] Demographics
In the 2011 Census, the Town of Innisfail had a population of 7,876 living in 3,118 of its 3,323 total dwellings, a 7.4% change from its 2006 population of 7,331. With a land area of 19.53 km2 (7.54 sq mi), it had a population density of 403.28/km2 (1,044.5/sq mi) in 2011.[2]
The population of the Town of Innisfail according to its 2009 municipal census is 7,883.[4]
In 2006, Innisfail had a population of 7,316 living in 2,962 dwellings, a 5.4% increase from 2001. The town has a land area of 13.02 km2 (5.03 sq mi) and a population density of 562.0 /km2 (1,456 /sq mi).[5]
[edit] Transportation
Innisfail is served by the Innisfail Airport, which is located northwest of the town.
[edit] Events
Innisfail is home of the Daines Rodeo.
[edit] Facilities
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) dog training facility is located 2 km south of Innisfail.
[edit] Notable people
Innisfail is the birthplace of actress/singer Rebecca Jenkins and former NHL player Garry Bauman.
[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.
- ^ Town of Innisfail. "Welcome to Innisfail, Alberta, CANADA!". http://www.townofinnisfail.com/. Retrieved 2010-04-05.
- ^ Alberta Municipal Affairs. "Alberta 2009 Official Population List". http://www.municipalaffairs.alberta.ca/documents/ms/2009pop.pdf. Retrieved 2009-12-12.
- ^ Statistics Canada (Census 2006). "Innisfail - Community Profile". http://www12.statcan.ca/english/census06/data/profiles/community/Details/Page.cfm?Lang=E&Geo1=CSD&Code1=4808008&Geo2=PR&Code2=48&Data=Count&SearchText=Innisfail&SearchType=Begins&SearchPR=01&B1=All&GeoLevel=&GeoCode=4808008. Retrieved 2007-06-09.
[edit] External links
- Town of Innisfail
- Innisfail Minor Hockey
- Innisfail Chamber of Commerce
- Innisfail Online Website
- Innisfail Public Library
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Coordinates: 52°02′N 113°57′W / 52.033°N 113.95°W
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