Derwent, Alberta facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Derwent
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Hamlet
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 Derwent
Location in Alberta
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Region | Central Alberta |
| Census division | 10 |
| Municipal district | County of Two Hills No. 21 |
| Founded | 1928 |
| Incorporated (Village) |
June 25, 1930 |
| Dissolved | September 1, 2010 |
| Area
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| • Land | 0.37 km2 (0.14 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 617 m (2,024 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 96 |
| • Density | 261.4/km2 (677/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
| Highways | Highway 45 Highway 41 |
| Waterway | Lac Cote |
Derwent is a small community known as a hamlet in central Alberta, Canada. It is part of the County of Two Hills No. 21. You can find Derwent on Highway 45. It is about 41 kilometers (25 miles) north of Vermilion.
Derwent used to be a village. It became a village on June 25, 1930. Later, on September 1, 2010, it changed back to being a hamlet.
People Living in Derwent
In 2021, a count of people living in Derwent was done. This count is called the 2021 Census of Population. It showed that 96 people lived in Derwent. These people lived in 54 homes. This number was a bit higher than in 2016. In 2016, 85 people lived there.
Derwent covers a land area of 0.37 square kilometers (0.14 square miles). This means that in 2021, there were about 261 people for every square kilometer.
Where is Derwent?
Derwent is located in a central spot. It is 41 kilometers (25 miles) north of Vermilion. It is also 35 kilometers (22 miles) south of Elk Point. To the east, it is 20 kilometers (12 miles) from Myrnam. To the west, it is 38 kilometers (24 miles) from Dewberry.
Derwent is right on Highway 45. It is also just 7 kilometers (4 miles) west of Highway 41.
History of Derwent
Derwent was started in 1928. This happened when the Canadian Pacific Railway built a train line through the area. The community was named after a place in England called Derwent, Derbyshire. Before this name, it was briefly called Monkman. Even earlier, the Native Americans in the area called it Penguix.
The number of people living in Derwent grew over time. It reached its highest number of 301 people in 1959. After that, the population started to go down quickly. This happened after a bridge was built to Elk Point. Also, the local grain elevator, which stored grain, closed down.
Later, between 2005 and 2007, the train line to Starr was no longer used. This meant Derwent no longer had train access. Since the 1980s, only two new homes have been built in Derwent. The last time a permit was given for a new business building was in 2001.
Schools in Derwent
Right now, there are no schools open in Derwent. The closest public school is New Myrnam School. This school teaches students from kindergarten all the way to grade 12. It is located in Myrnam.
