Chauvin, Alberta facts for kids
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Chauvin
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 Chauvin
Location in Alberta
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Region | Central Alberta |
| Census division | 7 |
| Municipal district | Municipal District of Wainwright No. 61 |
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| • Village | December 30, 1912 |
| Area
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| • Land | 2.22 km2 (0.86 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 625 m (2,051 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 304 |
| • Density | 136.9/km2 (355/sq mi) |
| • Municipal census (2016) | 345 |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
| Highways | Highway 17 |
| Secondary Highway | Highway 610 |
Chauvin (/ˈʃoʊvən/ SHOH-vən) is a small village in Alberta, Canada. It's located in the eastern part of the province. You can find it about 60 kilometers (about 37 miles) east of Wainwright. It's also very close to the Saskatchewan border, just 10 kilometers (about 6 miles) away. Chauvin is famous for being home to "Susie the Softball," which is known as the world's largest softball!
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A Look Back in Time
Chauvin began its story in 1908. Back then, it was just a "railroad siding." This means it was a short track next to a main railway line where trains could stop or pass each other. The village officially became a village on December 30, 1912. It was named after George Von Chauvin, who was an important official for the railroad.
Who Lives in Chauvin?
Every few years, Canada counts its population. This helps us learn how many people live in different places.
Population in 2021
In 2021, the Village of Chauvin had 304 people living there. These people lived in 143 homes. This number was a bit lower than the population in 2016. The village covers an area of about 2.22 square kilometers (0.86 square miles).
Population in 2016
In 2016, the population of Chauvin was 335 people. They lived in 145 homes. This was just a small change from the 2011 population of 334 people. The land area was about 2.24 square kilometers (0.86 square miles) in 2016.
Local Census
The village also does its own local count. In 2016, the municipal census showed 345 people lived in Chauvin. This was a small increase from the 340 people counted in 2011.
