Gainford, Alberta facts for kids
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Gainford
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 Gainford
Location in Alberta
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Census division | No. 11 |
| Municipal district | Parkland County |
| Post office | 1910 |
| Founded by | Grand Trunk Pacific Railway c. 1909 |
| Named for | Gainford, County Durham, England |
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| • Type | Unincorporated |
| Area
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| • Land | 1.36 km2 (0.53 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 740 m (2,430 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 118 |
| • Density | 86.7/km2 (225/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
| Postal Code |
T0E 0W0
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| Area code(s) | 780 |
Gainford is a small community known as a hamlet in Alberta, Canada. It is located within Parkland County. Gainford is about 86 kilometers (53 miles) west of the city of Edmonton. It sits at an elevation of 740 meters (2,428 feet) above sea level.
This hamlet is part of Census Division No. 11. It is also in the federal voting area called Yellowhead. The northern edge of Gainford touches the shore of Isle Lake, sometimes called Lake Isle. The main road, Yellowhead Highway (Alberta Highway 16), goes right through Gainford.
Gainford's History
The first post office in Gainford opened its doors in 1910. The community got its name from a place in England. It was named after Gainford, County Durham, which is in England.
Population Facts
Every few years, Canada counts its population. This helps us understand how many people live in different places.
In the 2021 Census, Gainford had a population of 118 people. These people lived in 49 homes out of 67 total homes available. This was an increase from 99 people in 2016.
In the 2016 Census, Gainford had 79 people living there. They lived in 38 homes out of 53 available. This number was a change from 132 people in 2011.
