Andrew, Alberta facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Andrew
Village
Village of Andrew
Andrew roadside attraction mallard
Andrew Location in Alberta
Country	Canada
Province	Alberta
Region	Central Alberta
Census division	10
Municipal districts	Lamont County
Incorporated
• Village	June 24, 1930
Area  (2021)
• Land	1.18 km2 (0.46 sq mi)
Elevation	610 m (2,000 ft)
Population  (2021)
• Total	366
• Density	310.1/km2 (803/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC−7 (MST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC−6 (MDT)
Highways	Highway 45 Highway 855

Andrew is a small village located in central Alberta, Canada. It is found northeast of the city of Edmonton. Andrew is famous for being home to the world's largest duck roadside attraction. This giant duck is part of a collection of large statues known as the Giants of the Prairies.

The post office in Andrew was first opened on March 2, 1902. The village was named after an early settler in the area, Andrew Whitford.

Who is Ed Stelmach?

One notable person from Andrew is Ed Stelmach. He became the Premier of Alberta on December 14, 2006. The Premier is like the head of the government for a province in Canada.

Ed Stelmach was chosen as the leader of the provincial Progressive Conservative Party. This happened after a special election within the party to pick a new leader. He won the race even though he wasn't one of the top favorites at first.

How Many People Live in Andrew?

Understanding how many people live in a place helps us learn about its size. This is called demographics.

According to the 2021 Census, 366 people lived in the Village of Andrew. These people lived in 192 homes out of 238 available houses. This number was a bit lower than in 2016.

In the 2016 Census, Andrew had a population of 425 people. They lived in 201 homes out of 266 total houses. This number was a bit higher than in 2011.

Images for kids

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  The giant mallard duck, a famous landmark in Andrew.

See also

In Spanish: Andrew (Alberta) para niños