Holden, Alberta
Appearance
Holden | |
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Village | |
Village of Holden | |
Motto: Share the Charm of Country Living | |
Country | Canada |
Province | Alberta |
Region | Central Alberta |
Census Division | No. 10 |
County | Beaver |
Incorporated | April 14, 1909 |
Government | |
• Mayor | Christine Mackay |
• Governing body | Holden Village Council
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• CAO | Katherine Whiteside |
Area (2011)[1] | |
• Total | 1.70 km2 (0.66 sq mi) |
Elevation | 686 m (2,251 ft) |
Population (2011)[1] | |
• Total | 381 |
• Density | 224.3/km2 (581/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
Postal Code | |
Area code | 780 |
Highways | 14 855 |
Waterways | Creeks in the area form the head of Vermilion River |
Website | The Village of Holden |
Holden is a village in central Alberta, Canada. It is located south of Vegreville. The village is named after former Alberta MLA James Holden.
Demographics
In the 2011 Census, the Village of Holden had a population of 381 living in 182 of its 213 total dwellings, a -4.3% change from its 2006 population of 398. With a land area of 1.7 km2 (0.66 sq mi), it had a population density of 224/km2 (580/sq mi) in 2011.[1]
In 2006, Holden had a population of 398 living in 186 dwellings, a 6.4% increase from 2001. The village has a land area of 1.70 km2 (0.66 sq mi) and a population density of 234.4 inhabitants per square kilometer.[2]
Notable residents
- Dale Armstrong, drag racer
- Ted Newall, businessman
See also
References
- ^ 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.
- ^ Statistics Canada (Census 2006). "Holden - Community Profile". Retrieved 2007-06-08.
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