Wimborne, Alberta

Wimborne is a hamlet in southern Alberta, Canada within Kneehill County.[2] It is located approximately 58 km (36 mi) southeast of Red Deer. It has an elevation of 975 m (3,199 ft).[3]

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Wimborne is located in Alberta
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Wimborne is located in Canada
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Wimborne (Canada)
Coordinates: 51°51′58″N 113°35′42″W
CountryCanada
ProvinceAlberta
RegionSouthern Alberta
Census division5
Municipal districtKneehill County
Government
  TypeUnincorporated
  Governing bodyKneehill County Council
Area
 (2021)[1]
  Land0.16 km2 (0.06 sq mi)
Population
 (2021)[1]
  Total15
  Density91.4/km2 (237/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC−07:00 (MST)
  Summer (DST)UTC−06:00 (MDT)
Area code(s)403, 587, 825

The hamlet was probably named for Wimborne Minster in East Dorset, England.[4]

Demographics

In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Wimborne had a population of 15 living in 12 of its 14 total private dwellings, a change of -25% from its 2016 population of 20. With a land area of 0.16 km2 (0.062 sq mi), it had a population density of 93.8/km2 (242.8/sq mi) in 2021.[1]

As a designated place in the 2016 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Wimborne had 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.[5]

Wimborne Days

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

  1. "Population and dwelling counts: Canada and designated places". Statistics Canada. February 9, 2022. Retrieved February 10, 2022.
  2. "Specialized and Rural Municipalities and Their Communities" (PDF). Alberta Municipal Affairs. January 12, 2022. Retrieved January 21, 2022.
  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 9, 2013.
  4. Marden, Ernest G.; Marden, Austin (2010). Community Place Names of Alberta. Lulu.com. p. 355. ISBN 978-1897472170. Retrieved September 2, 2017.
  5. "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.
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