Irricana

Irricana
Town
Town of Irricana
Motto: Open the Gateway to the Country
Irricana
Coordinates: 51°19′08″N 113°36′38″W / 51.31889°N 113.61056°W / 51.31889; -113.61056Coordinates: 51°19′08″N 113°36′38″W / 51.31889°N 113.61056°W / 51.31889; -113.61056
Country  Canada
Province  Alberta
Region Calgary Region
Census division 6
Municipal district Rocky View County
Incorporated[1]  
 • Village June 9, 1911
 • Town June 9, 2005
Government[2]
 • Mayor Dennis Tracz (Deputy)
 • Governing body Irricana Town Council
Area (2011)[3]
 • Total 3.18 km2 (1.23 sq mi)
Elevation 935 m (3,068 ft)
Population (2011)[3]
 • Total 1,162
 • Density 364.9/km2 (945/sq mi)
Time zone MST (UTC-7)
Postal code span TOM 1BO
Area code(s) -1+403
Highway Highway 9
Waterway Crossfield Creek
Website Official website

Irricana /ˌɪrᵻˈkænə/ is a town in southern Alberta, Canada surrounded by Rocky View County. It is located adjacent to Highway 9, approximately 53 kilometres (33 mi) northeast of Calgary, west of the Drumheller badlands.

The name of the town is an contraction of the words "irrigation canals", which are found around the Irricana area.

History

The name dates the town back to the irrigation projects in the area. By 1909, the town had a post office, hotel and store operated by the Irricana Trading Company.[4] Originally incorporated as a village on June 9, 1911, Irricana changed its status to a town 94 years later on June 9, 2005.[5] Irricana celebrated its centennial in 2011.

Demographics

In the 2011 Census, the Town of Irricana had a population of 1,162 living in 444 of its 480 total dwellings, a -6.5% change from its 2006 population of 1,243. With a land area of 3.18 km2 (1.23 sq mi), it had a population density of 365.4/km2 (946.4/sq mi) in 2011.[3]

In 2006, Irricana had a population of 1,243 living in 443 dwellings, a 19.2% increase from 2001. The village has a land area of 3.18 km2 (1.23 sq mi) and a population density of 390.3/km2 (1,011/sq mi).[6]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Location and History Profile: Town of Irricana" (PDF). Alberta Municipal Affairs. October 7, 2016. p. 344. 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. ↑ Read, Tracy (1983). Acres and Empires : a history of the Municipal District of Rocky View no. 44. p. 79.
  5. ↑ "Town of Irricana Location and History Profile". Alberta Municipal Affairs. 2012-07-13. Retrieved 2012-07-17.
  6. ↑ Statistics Canada. "Canada 2006 Census: Irricana - Community Profile". Retrieved 2007-06-12.
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