Bashaw, Alberta

Bashaw
Town
Town of Bashaw
Motto: We want you here with us
Bashaw

Location of Bashaw in Alberta

Coordinates: 52°35′0″N 112°58′17″W / 52.58333°N 112.97139°W / 52.58333; -112.97139Coordinates: 52°35′0″N 112°58′17″W / 52.58333°N 112.97139°W / 52.58333; -112.97139
Country  Canada
Province  Alberta
Region Central Alberta
Census division 10
Municipal district Camrose County
Incorporated[1]  
  Village August 18, 1911
  Town May 1, 1964
Government[2]
  Mayor Penny Shantz
  Governing body Bashaw Town Council
  MP Kevin Sorenson (Crowfoot)
Area (2011)[3]
  Total 2.84 km2 (1.10 sq mi)
Elevation[4] 793 m (2,602 ft)
Population (2011)[3]
  Total 873
  Density 306.9/km2 (795/sq mi)
Time zone MST (UTC-7)
Postal code span T0B-0H0
Highways Highway 21
Highway 53
Waterways Buffalo Lake
Red Deer Lake
Website Official website

Bashaw /ˈbæʃɔː/ is a town in central Alberta located at the junction of Highway 21 and Highway 53.

Demographics

According to the 2011 Census, the Town of Bashaw had a population of 873 living in 376 of its 431 total dwellings, a 9.7% increase of its 2006 population. With a land area of 2.84 km2 (1.10 sq mi), the 2011 population density was 307.4/km2 (796.1/sq mi).[3]

The 2007 population, according to its municipal census, was 868.[5]

In 2006, Bashaw had a population of 796 living in 350 dwellings, a 3.5% increase from 2001. The town has a land area of 2.84 km2 (1.10 sq mi) and a population density of 279.8/km2 (725/sq mi).[6]

See also

References

  1. "Location and History Profile: Town of Bashaw" (PDF). Alberta Municipal Affairs. October 7, 2016. p. 22. Retrieved October 16, 2016.
  2. "Municipal Officials Search". Alberta Municipal Affairs. November 18, 2016. Retrieved November 21, 2016.
  3. 1 2 3 "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.
  4. "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.
  5. Alberta Municipal Affairs (2009-09-15). "Alberta 2009 Official Population List" (PDF). Retrieved 2010-09-14.
  6. Statistics Canada. "Canada 2006 Census: Bashaw - Community Profile". Retrieved 2007-06-09.

External links

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