Bashaw, Alberta facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bashaw
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| Motto(s):
We want you here with us
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 Bashaw
Location in Alberta
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Region | Central Alberta |
| Census division | 10 |
| Municipal district | Camrose County |
| Incorporated | |
| • Village | August 18, 1911 |
| • Town | May 1, 1964 |
| Area
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| • Land | 2.72 km2 (1.05 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 793 m (2,602 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 848 |
| • Density | 311.9/km2 (808/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
| Postal code span |
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| Highways | Highway 21 Highway 53 |
| Waterways | Buffalo Lake Red Deer Lake |
Bashaw is a town located in central Alberta, Canada. It sits at the meeting point of two important roads: Highway 21 and Highway 53. This friendly community has a welcoming motto: "We want you here with us."
The town was named after Eugene Bashaw. He was one of the first people to own the land where Bashaw was built. Bashaw officially became a village on August 18, 1911. Later, it grew and became a town on May 1, 1964.
People Living in Bashaw
How Many People Live Here?
In 2021, a study by Statistics Canada showed that 848 people lived in Bashaw. These people lived in 381 homes. This number was a small increase from its population of 830 in 2016.
Bashaw covers an area of about 2.72 square kilometers (1.05 square miles). This means there are about 311 people living in each square kilometer.
Notable People from Bashaw
One famous person from Bashaw was Luke Orton Lindoe (1913–2000). He was a well-known Canadian artist. Luke Lindoe was a painter, sculptor, and potter. He was also a businessman who worked with ceramics.
