Enilda facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Enilda
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 Enilda
Location in Alberta
Enilda
Location in Canada
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Region | Northern Alberta |
| Census division | 17 |
| Municipal district | Big Lakes County |
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| • Type | Unincorporated |
| Area
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| • Land | 0.72 km2 (0.28 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 145 |
| • Density | 202.2/km2 (524/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−07:00 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−06:00 (MDT) |
| Area code(s) | 780, 587, 825 |
Enilda is a small community called a hamlet in northern Alberta, Canada. It is part of Big Lakes County.
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Where is Enilda Located?
Enilda is about 10 kilometers (6 miles) west of Highway 49. It is also located about 97 kilometers (60 miles) northeast of a larger city called Grande Prairie.
How Did Enilda Get Its Name?
The name "Enilda" has an interesting story! It comes from the name of Adline Tompkins, who was an early postmaster's wife in the area. Her name was simply spelled backwards to create "Enilda."
Who Lives in Enilda?
The number of people living in Enilda changes over time.
Population in 2021
In 2021, a count of people called the 2021 Census found that 145 people lived in Enilda. These people lived in 65 homes. This was a small decrease from the number of people living there in 2016.
Population in 2016
In 2016, the 2016 Census showed that 155 people lived in Enilda. They lived in 64 homes. This was also a small decrease from the population in 2011.
Enilda covers a small area of land, about 0.72 square kilometers (0.28 square miles). This means that in 2021, there were about 202 people living in each square kilometer.
