Elnora, Alberta facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Elnora
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Village
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Village of Elnora | |
Country | Canada |
Province | Alberta |
Region | Central Alberta |
Census division | 8 |
Municipal district | Red Deer County |
Incorporated | |
• Village | July 22, 1929 |
Area
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• Land | 1.5 km2 (0.6 sq mi) |
Elevation | 935 m (3,068 ft) |
Population
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• Total | 288 |
• Density | 191.4/km2 (496/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC−7 (MST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
Area code(s) | 403 |
Highways | Highway 21 |
Elnora is a small village located in central Alberta, Canada. You can find it north of a town called Three Hills. It's a quiet place with a unique history.
Elnora wasn't always called Elnora! It started as a village named "Stewartville" on January 2, 1908. But when a post office opened the next year, they needed a special name. So, they renamed it Elnora, combining the names of Elinor and Nora, who were the wives of the postmasters at the time.
How Many People Live in Elnora?
Every few years, Canada counts its population. This is called a census. It helps us understand how many people live in different places.
Recent Population Counts
In 2021, the Village of Elnora had 288 people living there. This was a small change from 2016, when 298 people lived in Elnora.
In 2016, the village had 298 residents. This was a slight decrease from 2011, when 313 people called Elnora home. The village covers a land area of about 1.5 square kilometers (0.6 square miles).