Bruderheim
Bruderheim | |
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Town | |
| Town of Bruderheim | |
  Bruderheim Location of Bruderheim in Alberta | |
| Coordinates: 53°48′15″N 112°55′40″W / 53.80417°N 112.92778°W | |
| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Alberta |
| Region | Edmonton Capital Region |
| Census division | 10 |
| Municipal district | Lamont County |
| Adjacent specialized municipality | Strathcona County |
| Incorporated[1] | |
| • Village | May 29, 1908 |
| • Town | September 17, 1980 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Karl Hauch |
| • Governing body | Bruderheim Town Council |
| Area (2016)[3] | |
| • Land | 7.12 km2 (2.75 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 637 m (2,090 ft) |
| Population (2016)[3] | |
| • Total | 1,308 |
| • Density | 183.8/km2 (476/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| Highways | Highway 45 Highway 15 |
| Waterway | North Saskatchewan River |
| Website | Official website |
Bruderheim /ˈbruːdərhaɪm/ is a town in the Edmonton Capital Region of Alberta, Canada. It is located just north of the junction of Highway 15 and Highway 45, approximately 47 km (29 mi) northeast of Edmonton.
The town's name is derived from two German words: "Bruder" meaning brother and the suffix "-heim" meaning home. In English, it translates to "Home of the Brother".[5]
History
The Bruderheim area was the recipient of a notable meteorite fall on March 4, 1960—the Bruderheim meteorite.[6]
Bruderheim Arena served as a shooting location for the 2005 film Santa's Slay.[7]
Demographics
In the 2016 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the Town of Bruderheim recorded a population of 1,308 living in 502 of its 622 total private dwellings, a 13.2% change from its 2011 population of 1,155. With a land area of 7.12 km2 (2.75 sq mi), it had a population density of 183.7/km2 (475.8/sq mi) in 2016.[3]
The population of the Town of Bruderheim according to its 2014 municipal census is 1,348,[8] a 3.9% change from its 2012 municipal census population of 1,298.[9]
In the 2011 Census, the Town of Bruderheim had a population of 1,155 living in 444 of its 486 total dwellings, a -4.9% change from its 2006 population of 1,215. With a land area of 4.23 km2 (1.63 sq mi), it had a population density of 273.0/km2 (707.2/sq mi) in 2011.[10]
See also
References
- ^ "Location and History Profile: Town of Bruderheim" (PDF). Alberta Municipal Affairs. October 7, 2016. p. 99. Retrieved October 16, 2016.
- ^ Alberta Municipal Affairs: Municipal Officials Search
- ^ a b c "Population and dwelling counts, for Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities), 2016 and 2011 censuses – 100% data (Alberta)". Statistics Canada. February 8, 2017. Retrieved February 8, 2017.
- ^ "Alberta Private Sewage Systems 2009 Standard of Practice Handbook: Appendix A.3 Alberta Design Data (A.3.A. Alberta Climate Design Data by Town)" (PDF) (PDF). Safety Codes Council. January 2012. pp. 212–215 (PDF pages 226–229). Retrieved October 8, 2013.
- ^ Place-names of Alberta. Ottawa: Geographic Board of Canada. 1928. p. 25.
- ^ "Bruderheim Meteorite". University of Alberta. Archived from the original on 2007-06-22. Retrieved 2009-11-25.
- ^ "Santa's Slay (2005) - Filming locations". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved 2009-11-25.
- ^ "2014 Census results are in!". Town of Bruderheim. Archived from the original on July 28, 2014. Retrieved July 24, 2014.
- ^ "Bruderheim Census 2012". Town of Bruderheim. Archived from the original on 2013-01-15. Retrieved 2012-08-30.
- ^ "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.
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