Galahad, Alberta facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Galahad
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Hamlet
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 Galahad
Location in Flagstaff County
Galahad
Location in Alberta
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Region | Central Alberta |
| Planning region | North Saskatchewan |
| Municipal district | Flagstaff |
| Incorporated (village) | May 5, 1918 |
| Dissolved | January 1, 2016 |
| Area
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| • Land | 0.45 km2 (0.17 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 708 m (2,323 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 125 |
| • Density | 274.8/km2 (712/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
| Highways | Highway 861 |
Galahad is a small community called a hamlet in east-central Alberta, Canada. It is located within Flagstaff County. The hamlet sits a few miles north of the Battle River valley. It is also near a former Canadian National train line.
Galahad was first set up as a village on May 5, 1918. Later, on January 1, 2016, it changed its status. It became a hamlet under the control of Flagstaff County.
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People Living in Galahad
In 2021, Statistics Canada counted the people living in Galahad. The population was 125. These people lived in 51 of the 54 homes available. This was a small increase from 2016. In 2016, Galahad had 111 residents.
The land area of Galahad is about 0.45 square kilometers. This means that in 2021, there were about 275 people for every square kilometer.
Galahad's Name and Culture
The community of Galahad was named after Galahad. He is a famous knight from the King Arthur stories. These are old legends about King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table.
It's interesting that many roads in Galahad have names from these Arthurian legends. You can find streets like Merlin Street and Sir Lancelot Street. Sir Lancelot Street even crosses Guinevere Avenue! There is also a King Arthur Street. Other road names, like "Lady Helen" and "Lady Vivian," are also inspired by these tales.
Getting Around Galahad
You can reach Galahad using nearby main roads. These include Highway 36 and Highway 53. These highways help connect Galahad to other places.
What Galahad Does for Work
The main ways people earn a living in the Galahad area are through farming and energy. Farmers grow crops like wheat, barley, and canola. They also raise cattle.
The area also has oil and gas production. There is coal mining and power generation too. These industries help support the local economy.
