Wimborne, Alberta
Wimborne is a hamlet in southern Alberta, Canada within Kneehill County.[1] It is located approximately 58 km (36 mi) southeast of Red Deer. It has an elevation of 975 m (3,199 ft).[2]
The hamlet was probably named for Wimborne Minster in East Dorset, England. [3]
Demographics
As a designated place in the 2016 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Wimborne recorded a population of 20 living in 14 of its 14 total private dwellings, a change of -35.5% from its 2011 population of 31. With a land area of 0.16 km2 (0.062 sq mi), it had a population density of 125.0/km2 (323.7/sq mi) in 2016.[4]
As a designated place in the 2011 Census, Wimborne had a population of 31 living in 17 of its 19 total dwellings, a 10.7% change from its 2006 population of 28. With a land area of 0.22 km2 (0.085 sq mi), it had a population density of 141/km2 (365/sq mi) in 2011.[5]
Wimborne Days
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An annual event that centers around the heritage of community building. Every year, the town and its community gathers to participate in events such as: lawnmower races, miniature golf, fireworks, BBQ and bouncy castle, along with other festivities. This event occurs on July 1 (a.k.a. Canada Day).
See also
References
- ^ Alberta Municipal Affairs (2010-04-01). "Specialized and Rural Municipalities and Their Communities" (PDF). Retrieved 2010-06-27.
- ^ "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 9, 2013.
- ^ Marden, Ernest G.; Marden, Austin (2010). Community Place Names of Alberta. Lulu.com. p. 355. ISBN 189747217X. Retrieved 2 September 2017.
- ^ "Population and dwelling counts, for Canada, provinces and territories, and designated places, 2016 and 2011 censuses – 100% data (Alberta)". Statistics Canada. February 8, 2017. Retrieved February 13, 2017.
- ^ "Population and dwelling counts, for Canada, provinces and territories, and designated places, 2011 and 2006 censuses (Alberta)". Statistics Canada. 2012-02-08. Retrieved 2012-04-07.
51°51′58″N 113°35′42″W / 51.86611°N 113.59500°W
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