Holden, Alberta facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Holden
Village
Village of Holden
Main street
Motto(s):  Share the Charm of Country Living
Holden Location in Alberta
Country	Canada
Province	Alberta
Region	Central Alberta
Census Division	No. 10
Municipal district	Beaver County
Incorporated
• Village	April 14, 1909
Area  (2021)
• Land	1.55 km2 (0.60 sq mi)
Elevation	686 m (2,251 ft)
Population  (2021)
• Total	338
• Density	217.7/km2 (564/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC-7 (MST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-6 (MDT)
Postal Code	T0B 2C0
Area code(s)	780
Highways	14 855
Waterways	Creeks in the area form the head of Vermilion River

Holden is a small village located in central Alberta, Canada. It is found south of a town called Vegreville. The village got its name from James Bismark Holden, who was a politician in Alberta.

About Holden's Population

Holden is a small community. In 2021, about 338 people lived there. These people lived in 171 homes. This number was a little less than the 350 people who lived there in 2016.

In 2016, the village had 350 residents. They lived in 146 homes. This was also a small decrease from the 381 people who lived in Holden in 2011.

Famous People from Holden

Some well-known people have come from Holden:

• Dale Armstrong, a famous drag racer
• Ted Newall, a successful businessman

Images for kids

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  This monument, called a Cenotaph, is in the middle of Holden's main street.