Donnelly, Alberta facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Donnelly
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Village
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| Village of Donnelly | |
Post Office in Donnelly, Alberta
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Location in M.D. of Smoky River
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 Donnelly
Location in Alberta
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Region | Northern Alberta |
| Planning region | Upper Peace |
| Municipal district | Smoky River |
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| • Village | January 1, 1956 |
| Area
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| • Land | 1.26 km2 (0.49 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 595 m (1,952 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 338 |
| • Density | 269/km2 (700/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
| Highways | Highway 2 Highway 49 |
Donnelly is a small village in northern Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Municipal District of Smoky River No. 130. You can find it near where Highway 2 and Highway 49 meet.
Donnelly is about 65 km (40 mi) south of Peace River. It is also about 427 km (265 mi) northwest of Edmonton, Alberta's capital city.
Discover Donnelly's Past
Donnelly has an interesting history. In 1912, a group of 14 settlers arrived in this area. They came from a place called Grouard. Marie-Anne Leblanc Gravel was the very first person to start a homestead here.
The community was later named after a railroad worker. His name was Mr. Donnelly.
How Many People Live in Donnelly?
The number of people living in Donnelly has changed over the years. This information comes from official counts called censuses. These are done by Statistics Canada.
- In 1956, there were 265 people living in Donnelly.
- By 1986, the population had grown to 405 people.
- In 2006, the number went down to 293 residents.
- The 2021 Census showed that 338 people lived in Donnelly. This means the population changed a little from 359 people in 2016.
The village covers a land area of about 1.26 km2 (0.49 sq mi). This means there are about 269 people living in each square kilometer.
Getting Around Donnelly
Donnelly has its own small airport. It is called the Donnelly Airport. Its airport codes are (IATA: YOE, TC LID: CFM4). This helps people and goods travel to and from the village.
