Killam, Alberta
| Killam | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
| Town of Killam | |
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| Motto: Life without compromise | |
  Killam | |
| Coordinates: 52°47′26″N 111°51′20″W / 52.79056°N 111.85556°WCoordinates: 52°47′26″N 111°51′20″W / 52.79056°N 111.85556°W | |
| Country |
 Canada |
| Province |
 Alberta |
| Region | Central Alberta |
| Census division | 7 |
| Municipal district | Flagstaff County |
| Incorporated[1] | |
| • Village | December 29, 1906 |
| • Town | May 1, 1965 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Bud James |
| • Governing body | Killam Town Council |
| Area (2011)[2] | |
| • Total | 4.53 km2 (1.75 sq mi) |
| Elevation[3] | 680 m (2,230 ft) |
| Population (2011)[2] | |
| • Total | 981 |
| • Density | 216.3/km2 (560/sq mi) |
| Time zone | MST (UTC-7) |
| Area code(s) | -1+780 |
| Highways |
Highway 13 Highway 36 |
| Waterways |
Wavy Lake Iron Creek |
| Website | Official website |
Killam is a town in central Alberta, Canada. It is located in Flagstaff County, east of Camrose at the junction of Highway 13 and Veterans Memorial Highway, Highway 36.
Demographics
In the 2011 Census, the Town of Killam had a population of 981 living in 399 of its 433 total dwellings, a -3.7% change from its 2006 population of 1,019. With a land area of 4.53 km2 (1.75 sq mi), it had a population density of 216.6/km2 (560.9/sq mi) in 2011.[2]
In 2006, Killam had a population of 1,019 living in 435 dwellings, a 1.5% increase from 2001. The town has a land area of 4.53 km2 (1.75 sq mi) and a population density of 224.7/km2 (582/sq mi).[4] Killam is the largest town in the County of Flagstaff and is the hub of the agricultural trade in the area.
Government
The mayor of Killam is Bud James.[5]
Notable people
- Kevin Martin, curling champion and Olympic gold medalist
- Kevin Sorenson, Canadian Member of Parliament
- Bill Peters, NHL coach[6]
See also
References
- ↑ "Location and History Profile: Town of Killam" (PDF). Alberta Municipal Affairs. October 7, 2016. p. 351. Retrieved October 16, 2016.
- 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.
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ Statistics Canada. "Canada 2006 Census: Killam - Community Profile". Retrieved 2007-06-12.
- ↑ "Municipal Officials Search". Alberta Municipal Affairs. November 18, 2016. Retrieved November 21, 2016.
- ↑ "Carolina Hurricanes' Bio on Bill Peters".
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