Canadian, Texas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Canadian, Texas
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City Hall and Municipal Auditorium
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Location of Canadian, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Hemphill |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.30 sq mi (3.36 km2) |
| • Land | 1.30 sq mi (3.36 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,431 ft (741 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,339 |
| • Density | 1,799/sq mi (696.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
79014
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| Area code(s) | 806 |
| FIPS code | 48-12412 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2409973 |
Canadian is a city in Texas, USA. It's the main town, or county seat, of Hemphill County. In 2020, about 2,339 people lived there. The city gets its name from the nearby Canadian River, which flows into the Arkansas River.
Canadian became an official city in 1908. People sometimes call it "the oasis of the High Plains" because it's a green spot in a drier area. You can find Canadian on the eastern side of the Texas Panhandle, very close to the border with Oklahoma.
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History of Canadian
The city government of Canadian started in 1887.
A part of the famous Tom Hanks movie Cast Away was filmed right here in Canadian!
In February 2024, a huge wildfire called the Smokehouse Creek Fire affected much of the town. This fire burned over a million acres of land. Luckily, no one in Canadian was reported to have died because of the fire.
Where is Canadian Located?
Canadian is in the northwest part of Hemphill County. It's about 1 mile south of the Canadian River, where another stream called Red Deer Creek joins it.
Two main roads, U.S. Routes 60 and 83, go through the middle of town. Route 60 can take you northeast to Enid, Oklahoma, or southwest to Amarillo. Route 83 goes northwest to Perryton and south to Shamrock.
The city of Canadian covers about 1.3 square miles (3.4 square kilometers) of land. There's no water area within the city limits. Some people say Canadian feels a bit isolated, meaning it's far from bigger cities.
Canadian's Weather
Canadian has a cool semi-arid climate. This means it's usually dry, but it gets just enough rain to almost be considered a humid subtropical climate.
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 85 (29) |
90 (32) |
95 (35) |
99 (37) |
105 (41) |
112 (44) |
111 (44) |
110 (43) |
108 (42) |
101 (38) |
90 (32) |
84 (29) |
112 (44) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 47 (8) |
54 (12) |
62 (17) |
71 (22) |
79 (26) |
88 (31) |
94 (34) |
93 (34) |
85 (29) |
74 (23) |
59 (15) |
48 (9) |
71 (22) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 19 (−7) |
23 (−5) |
30 (−1) |
41 (5) |
52 (11) |
62 (17) |
66 (19) |
65 (18) |
56 (13) |
43 (6) |
30 (−1) |
21 (−6) |
42 (6) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −14 (−26) |
−14 (−26) |
−4 (−20) |
15 (−9) |
24 (−4) |
39 (4) |
47 (8) |
45 (7) |
27 (−3) |
11 (−12) |
−2 (−19) |
−13 (−25) |
−14 (−26) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 0.46 (12) |
0.75 (19) |
1.70 (43) |
1.72 (44) |
3.75 (95) |
3.33 (85) |
2.19 (56) |
2.36 (60) |
2.36 (60) |
1.47 (37) |
0.94 (24) |
0.69 (18) |
21.72 (553) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 3.80 (9.7) |
2.40 (6.1) |
1.90 (4.8) |
0.30 (0.76) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0.10 (0.25) |
1.00 (2.5) |
7.00 (17.8) |
16.50 (41.9) |
People in Canadian
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 1,648 | — | |
| 1920 | 2,187 | 32.7% | |
| 1930 | 2,068 | −5.4% | |
| 1940 | 2,151 | 4.0% | |
| 1950 | 2,700 | 25.5% | |
| 1960 | 2,239 | −17.1% | |
| 1970 | 2,292 | 2.4% | |
| 1980 | 3,491 | 52.3% | |
| 1990 | 2,417 | −30.8% | |
| 2000 | 2,233 | −7.6% | |
| 2010 | 2,649 | 18.6% | |
| 2020 | 2,339 | −11.7% | |
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In 2020, there were 2,339 people living in Canadian. These people lived in 908 households, with 627 of them being families.
Most people in Canadian are White (about 54%). A large number of people (about 41%) are of Hispanic or Latino background. There are also smaller groups of Native American, Asian, and Mixed/Multi-Racial people.
Education in Canadian
Students in Canadian attend schools that are part of the Canadian Independent School District.
Local News
For many years, Canadian had its own weekly newspaper called The Canadian Record. However, it stopped publishing in 2023.
Culture and Community
People who live in Canadian are often described as "tough but empathetic." This means they are strong and resilient, but also caring towards others. They tend to look towards the future while also holding onto traditional values.
Famous People from Canadian
- Malouf Abraham Sr. (1915–1994), a successful businessman and politician.
- Ken King (born 1971), another businessman and politician.
- Dave McCurdy (born 1950), known as a businessman and politician.
- Richard A. Waterfield (1939–2007), a rancher and politician.
- Robert R. Young (1897–1958), a well-known businessman.
Gallery
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The Palace Theater in downtown Canadian. It was restored with a big gift from a futures trader named Salem Abraham.
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Happy State Bank and Trust building.
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The Citadelle Art Foundation, started by Malouf Abraham Jr..
See also
In Spanish: Canadian (Texas) para niños
