Wembley, Alberta
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| Wembley | |
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| — Town — | |
| Town of Wembley | |
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| Coordinates: 55°09′26″N 119°08′21″W / 55.15722°N 119.13917°WCoordinates: 55°09′26″N 119°08′21″W / 55.15722°N 119.13917°W | |
| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Alberta |
| Region | Northern Alberta |
| Census division | 19 |
| Municipal district | County of Grande Prairie No. 1 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Chris Turnmire |
| • Governing body | Wembley Town Council |
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| Area | |
| • Total | 3.63 km2 (1.4 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 730 m (2,395 ft) |
| Population (2006)[1] | |
| • Total | 1,443 |
| • Density | 397.9/km2 (1,030.6/sq mi) |
| Time zone | MST (UTC-7) |
| Highways | Highway 43 Highway 724 |
| Waterways | Wapiti River Saskatoon Lake |
| Website | Town of Wembley |
Wembley is a town in northern Alberta, Canada. It is located 23 km (14 mi) west of Grande Prairie at the junction of Highway 43 and Highway 724. A resident of Wembley is known as a "Wemblian", or "Wembleyite".
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[edit] Demographics
In 2001, the town population was 1,542.
According to the 2006 census, Wembley has a:
- population of 1,443 living in 504 dwellings, a 3.6% decrease from 2001
- land area of 3.63 km2 (1.40 sq mi)
- and a population density of 397.9 /km2 (1,031 /sq mi).[1]
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ a b Statistics Canada (Census 2006). "Wembley - Community Profile". http://www12.statcan.ca/english/census06/data/profiles/community/Details/Page.cfm?Lang=E&Geo1=CSD&Code1=4819011&Geo2=PR&Code2=48&Data=Count&SearchText=Wembley&SearchType=Begins&SearchPR=01&B1=All&GeoLevel=&GeoCode=4819011. Retrieved 2007-06-13.
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