Daysland facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Daysland
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Main Street, Daysland, 2012
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 Daysland
Location in Alberta
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Region | Central Alberta |
| Census division | 7 |
| Municipal district | Flagstaff County |
| Incorporated | |
| • Village | April 23, 1906 |
| • Town | April 2, 1907 |
| Area
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| • Land | 1.77 km2 (0.68 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 708 m (2,323 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 789 |
| • Density | 445.2/km2 (1,153/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
| Postal code span |
T0B 1A0
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| Highways | Highway 13 Highway 855 |
| Waterways | Wavy Lake |
Daysland is a small town located in central Alberta, Canada. You can find it along Highway 13, about 43 kilometers (27 miles) east of a bigger city called Camrose. It's a friendly place with a rich history!
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How Daysland Started
Daysland got its name from a very important person: Edgerton W. Day. He was the town's founder and its first mayor! In 1904, Mr. Day bought a large amount of land, about 116,483 acres, from the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR). This land became the start of the community we know today as Daysland.
Daysland officially became a village on April 23, 1906. Not long after, on April 2, 1907, it grew big enough to become a town.
Who Lives in Daysland?
Every few years, Canada counts its population in something called a census. This helps us understand how many people live in different places.
Population in 2021
In the 2021 Census, there were 789 people living in Daysland. These people lived in 333 homes. This number was a little less than the population in 2016.
The town covers an area of about 1.77 square kilometers (0.68 square miles). This means there were about 445 people living in each square kilometer in 2021.
Population in 2016
In the 2016 Census, Daysland had 824 people. They lived in 330 homes. This was a small increase from its population of 807 people in 2011.
The town's land area was about 1.75 square kilometers (0.68 square miles) in 2016.
Famous People from Daysland
Daysland has been home to some interesting people who went on to do great things!
- Richard Petiot: He became a professional hockey player.
- Matthew Spiller: Another professional hockey player who came from Daysland.
- Dick Beddoes: He was a well-known sportscaster and journalist.
