Municipal District of Wainwright No. 61 facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Municipal District of
Wainwright No. 61 |
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Location within Alberta
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Region | Central Alberta |
| Census division | 7 |
| Established | 1942 |
| Incorporated | 1942 |
| Area
(2021)
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| • Land | 4,095.29 km2 (1,581.20 sq mi) |
| Population
(2021)
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| • Total | 4,276 |
| • Density | 1/km2 (3/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−07:00 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−06:00 (MDT) |
The Municipal District of Wainwright No. 61 is a special kind of local government area in eastern Alberta, Canada. Think of it like a big county. It's known as an "MD" for short.
This area is part of Census Division No. 7. The main office for the MD is located in the Town of Wainwright. Two important roads, the Buffalo Trail and the Poundmaker Trail, cross through the district.
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Exploring the Land of Wainwright
The Municipal District of Wainwright No. 61 covers a large area. It surrounds several towns and villages. These smaller communities are like islands within the MD.
Towns and Villages Nearby
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The MD of Wainwright No. 61 surrounds these urban places:
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Hamlets and Localities WithinThe MD also includes smaller communities called hamlets. These are part of the MD itself.
There are also many other small areas called localities. These are even smaller places that don't have their own local government. Some examples include Denwood, Heath, and Jarrow. |
Who Lives in Wainwright MD?
Every few years, Canada counts its population. This helps us understand how many people live in different areas.
Population Numbers
In the year 2021, about 4,276 people lived in the MD of Wainwright No. 61. These people lived in about 1,490 homes. This number was a little bit lower than in 2016.
In 2016, the population was about 4,479 people. The MD covers a land area of about 4,095 square kilometers. This means there aren't many people living in each square kilometer. It's a pretty spread-out area!
