Hanna, Alberta
Hanna | |
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Town | |
| Town of Hanna | |
  Hanna Location of Hanna in Alberta | |
| Coordinates: 51°38′18″N 111°56′31″W / 51.63833°N 111.94194°W | |
| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Alberta |
| Region | Southern Alberta |
| Census division | 4 |
| Special Area | No. 2 |
| Incorporated[1] | |
| • Village | December 31, 1912 |
| • Town | April 14, 1914 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Chris Warwick |
| • Governing body | Hanna Town Council |
| Area (2016)[3] | |
| • Land | 8.81 km2 (3.40 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 785 m (2,575 ft) |
| Population (2016)[3] | |
| • Total | 2,559 |
| • Density | 290.6/km2 (753/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| Postal code span | |
| Highway | Highway 9 |
| Website | Official website |
Hanna is a town in east-central Alberta, Canada.
Demographics
In the 2016 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the Town of Hanna recorded a population of 2,559 living in 1,149 of its 1,246 total private dwellings, a -4.3% change from its 2011 population of 2,673. With a land area of 8.81 km2 (3.40 sq mi), it had a population density of 290.5/km2 (752.3/sq mi) in 2016.[3]
In the 2011 Census, the Town of Hanna had a population of 2,673 living in 1,208 of its 1,317 total dwellings, a -6.1% change from its 2006 population of 2,847. With a land area of 8.56 km2 (3.31 sq mi), it had a population density of 312.3/km2 (808.8/sq mi) in 2011.[5]
Economy
The town's main industries are agriculture, oil production, power generation, tourism, and coal mining. It is the centre of a large trading area called Short Grass County and is the home of approximately 200 businesses.[citation needed]
Government
The mayor of the town is Chris Warwick.[2]
Notable people
- Shirley McClellan, former provincial politician
- Lanny McDonald, former professional hockey player and member of the NHL Hall of Fame
- Members of the rock band Nickelback
- Blake Nill, former professional football player
- Jim Nill, former professional hockey player
- Milt Pahl, former provincial politician
- Marjorie Willison, author and radio personality
- Dave Ruhl, former professional wrestler
References
- ^ "Location and History Profile: Town of Hanna" (PDF). Alberta Municipal Affairs. October 7, 2016. p. 295. Retrieved October 13, 2016.
- ^ a b "Municipal Officials Search". Alberta Municipal Affairs. 2019-05-09. Retrieved 2021-10-01.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "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.
External links
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