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Municipal District of
Wainwright No. 61
Welcome sign
Welcome sign
Location within Alberta
Location within Alberta
Country Canada
Province Alberta
Region Central Alberta
Census division 7
Established 1942
Incorporated 1942
Area
 (2021)
 • Land 4,095.29 km2 (1,581.20 sq mi)
Population
 (2021)
 • 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.

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

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!

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