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Bowden
Town
Town of Bowden
Bowden main street
Bowden main street
CountryCanada
ProvinceAlberta
RegionCentral Alberta
Census division8
Municipal districtRed Deer County
Founded1887
Incorporated1981
Government
 • MayorRobb Stuart
 • Governing bodyBowden Town Council
 • CAOAndy Weiss
 • MPBob Mills
 • MLAVictor Doerksen
Area
 (2011)[2]
 • Total2.73 km2 (1.05 sq mi)
Elevation991 m (3,251 ft)
Population
 (2011)[2]
 • Total1,241
 • Density454.7/km2 (1,178/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-7 (MST)
Postal code span
Area code+1-403
WebsiteOfficial website

Bowden /ˈbdən/ is a town in central Alberta, Canada. It is located in Red Deer County on the Queen Elizabeth II Highway, approximately 45 km (28 mi) south of Red Deer.

Geography

Nearby communities include Innisfail to the north, Caroline to the west, Huxley to the east and Olds to the south.

Climate

Climate data for Bowden
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °C (°F) 12.8
(55.0)
14.4
(57.9)
19.4
(66.9)
28.9
(84.0)
30.6
(87.1)
33.3
(91.9)
34.4
(93.9)
32.8
(91.0)
34.4
(93.9)
29.0
(84.2)
22.2
(72.0)
13.9
(57.0)
34.4
(93.9)
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) −8.0
(17.6)
−2.9
(26.8)
1.2
(34.2)
9.6
(49.3)
16.5
(61.7)
20.0
(68.0)
22.6
(72.7)
22.1
(71.8)
16.7
(62.1)
11.9
(53.4)
1.3
(34.3)
−6.0
(21.2)
8.7
(47.7)
Daily mean °C (°F) −13.6
(7.5)
−8.6
(16.5)
−4.4
(24.1)
3.4
(38.1)
9.6
(49.3)
13.6
(56.5)
15.7
(60.3)
15.0
(59.0)
9.9
(49.8)
4.9
(40.8)
−4.3
(24.3)
−11.6
(11.1)
2.5
(36.5)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) −19.4
(−2.9)
−14.5
(5.9)
−10.0
(14.0)
−2.9
(26.8)
2.6
(36.7)
7.1
(44.8)
8.9
(48.0)
7.8
(46.0)
3.2
(37.8)
−2.1
(28.2)
−10.0
(14.0)
−17.2
(1.0)
−3.9
(25.0)
Record low °C (°F) −45.6
(−50.1)
−42.0
(−43.6)
−39.4
(−38.9)
−22.8
(−9.0)
−12.8
(9.0)
−2.8
(27.0)
1.1
(34.0)
−1.1
(30.0)
−8.3
(17.1)
−24.5
(−12.1)
−33.3
(−27.9)
−44.4
(−47.9)
−45.6
(−50.1)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 27.3
(1.07)
19.2
(0.76)
20.6
(0.81)
25.4
(1.00)
58.5
(2.30)
89.1
(3.51)
90.1
(3.55)
59.5
(2.34)
53.9
(2.12)
22.3
(0.88)
18.5
(0.73)
27.5
(1.08)
511.7
(20.15)
Average rainfall mm (inches) 1.0
(0.04)
0.3
(0.01)
1.7
(0.07)
10.4
(0.41)
55.0
(2.17)
89.0
(3.50)
90.1
(3.55)
59.5
(2.34)
50.3
(1.98)
12.0
(0.47)
1.3
(0.05)
0.0
(0.0)
370.6
(14.59)
Average snowfall cm (inches) 26.3
(10.4)
18.9
(7.4)
18.9
(7.4)
15.0
(5.9)
3.5
(1.4)
0.1
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
3.5
(1.4)
10.3
(4.1)
17.2
(6.8)
27.5
(10.8)
141.0
(55.5)
Source: Environment Canada[4]

Demographics

Bowden main street

In the 2011 Census, the Town of Bowden had a population of 1,241 living in 518 of its 545 total dwellings, a 2.6% change from its 2006 adjusted population of 1,210. With a land area of 2.73 km2 (1.05 sq mi), it had a population density of 454.6/km2 (1,177.4/sq mi) in 2011.[2]

The population of the Town of Bowden according to its 2009 municipal census is 1,236.[5]

In 2006, Bowden had a population of 1,205 living in 531 dwellings, a 2.6% increase from 2001. The town has a land area of 1.90 km2 (0.73 sq mi) and a population density of 635.7/km2 (1,646/sq mi).[6]

Attractions

Bowden has a nine-hole golf course with a fully licensed clubhouse.[citation needed]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Municipal Officials Search". Alberta Municipal Affairs. May 9, 2019. Retrieved October 1, 2021.
  2. ^ 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. Retrieved 2012-02-08.
  3. ^ "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.
  4. ^ "Canadian Climate Normals 1961-1990". Environment Canada. Retrieved January 23, 2012.
  5. ^ Alberta Municipal Affairs (2009-09-15). "Alberta 2009 Official Population List" (PDF). Retrieved 2010-09-14.
  6. ^ Statistics Canada (Census 2006). "Bowden - Community Profile". Retrieved 2007-06-10. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |year= (help)

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