Holden, Alberta facts for kids
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Holden
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Village
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Village of Holden | |
![]() Main street
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Motto(s):
Share the Charm of Country Living
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Country | Canada |
Province | Alberta |
Region | Central Alberta |
Census Division | No. 10 |
Municipal district | Beaver County |
Incorporated | |
• Village | April 14, 1909 |
Area
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• Land | 1.55 km2 (0.60 sq mi) |
Elevation | 686 m (2,251 ft) |
Population
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• Total | 338 |
• Density | 217.7/km2 (564/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
Postal Code |
T0B 2C0
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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
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