Girouxville facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Girouxville
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Village
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| Village of Girouxville | |
Girouxville Museum
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Location in M.D. of Smoky River
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 Girouxville
Location in Alberta
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Region | Northern Alberta |
| Planning region | Upper Peace |
| Municipal district | Smoky River |
| Incorporated | |
| • Village | December 31, 1951 |
| Area
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| • Land | 0.66 km2 (0.25 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 570 m (1,870 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 278 |
| • Density | 422.4/km2 (1,094/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
| Highways | Highway 49 |
| Waterway | Hunting Creek |
| Website | https://www.girouxville.ca |
Girouxville (/dʒɪˈruːvɪl/ ji-ROO-vil, Quebec French: [ʒiʁuˈvɪl]) is a small village in northern Alberta, Canada. It is located about 58 kilometers (36 miles) south of the Town of Peace River. This friendly community is a great place to learn about life in rural Alberta.
Girouxville's Story
Girouxville got its name from a local family. It was named after Father Henri Giroux. He was a Roman Catholic missionary, a person who travels to spread their faith. Father Giroux was chosen for this role by Émile Grouard. In 1951, Girouxville officially became a village.
Who Lives in Girouxville?
Every few years, Canada counts its population in something called a census. This helps us understand how many people live in different areas.
In the 2021 Census, 278 people lived in Girouxville. They lived in 127 homes. This was an increase from 219 people counted in 2016.
The village covers a small area of about 0.66 square kilometers (0.25 square miles). This means there were about 422 people living in each square kilometer in 2021.
Girouxville also does its own count, called a municipal census. In 2017, this local count showed that 289 people lived in the village.
Famous Faces from Girouxville
A well-known singer and actor, Robert Goulet, lived in Girouxville for some of his teenage years.
