Arrowwood, Alberta facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Arrowwood
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| Village of Arrowwood | |
Last of four elevators along the former CPR track bed on the west side of town.
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 Arrowwood
Location in Alberta
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Region | Southern Alberta |
| Census division | 5 |
| Municipal district | Vulcan County |
| Incorporated | |
| • Village | May 13, 1926 |
| Area
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| • Land | 0.75 km2 (0.29 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 930 m (3,050 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 188 |
| • Density | 250.8/km2 (650/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
| Highways | Highway 547 |
Arrowwood is a small village in Alberta, Canada. It is located in Vulcan County. You can find it about 60 kilometers (or 37 miles) east of Okotoks, right along Highway 547.
The village got its name from a nearby stream called East Arrowwood Creek.
About Arrowwood
Arrowwood became an official village on May 13, 1926. It is a small community with a land area of about 0.75 square kilometers (0.29 square miles).
The village is part of Census Division 5 in Alberta. It is also located in the Southern Alberta region.
Village Leadership
Arrowwood is led by a mayor, who is currently Colin Bexte. The village also has a council, called the Arrowwood Village Council, which helps make decisions for the community.
Population Information
The number of people living in Arrowwood changes over time. This information is collected by Statistics Canada during a survey called the Canadian census.
In 2021, the village had a population of 188 people. These people lived in 74 homes. This was a small change from 2016, when 207 people lived in Arrowwood.
In 2016, there were 207 people living in 72 homes. This was a small change from 2011, when the population was 188 people.
Famous People from Arrowwood
- Joyce Meadows is a Canadian-American actress who was born in Arrowwood. She moved away from the village when she was very young.
