Falun, Alberta facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Falun
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 Falun
Location in Alberta
Falun
Location in Canada
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Region | Central Alberta |
| Census division | 11 |
| Municipal district | County of Wetaskiwin No. 10 |
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| • Type | Unincorporated |
| Population
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| • Total | 25 |
| Time zone | UTC−07:00 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−06:00 (MDT) |
| Area code(s) | 780, 587, 825 |
Falun is a small community called a hamlet in central Alberta, Canada. It is located within the County of Wetaskiwin No. 10. You can find it along Highway 13. It's about 31 kilometers (19 miles) west of a town called Wetaskiwin.
History of Falun
The community got its name from John Strom. He named it after Falun, a city in Sweden. Many of the first people who lived here came from Sweden. The first post office in Falun opened in 1904. A school for the children opened two years later, in 1906.
Fun Facts About Falun
Falun has a cool outdoor arena. This arena uses the actual boards and glass from Calgary's Scotiabank Saddledome. That's where the Calgary Flames hockey team plays!
How Many People Live in Falun?
In 1991, Statistics Canada counted the people living in Falun. The population was 25 people at that time.
Schools in Falun
Wetaskiwin Regional Division No. 11 is in charge of the public schools in the area.
- Falun Elementary School teaches students in the younger grades.
- Older students go to Pigeon Lake Regional School.
