Irma, Alberta facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Irma
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 Irma
Location in Alberta
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Region | Central Alberta |
| Census Division | No. 7 |
| Municipal district | Municipal District of Wainwright No. 61 |
| Founded | 1908 |
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| • Village | May 30, 1912 |
| Area
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| • Land | 1.32 km2 (0.51 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 690 m (2,260 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 477 |
| • Density | 361.7/km2 (937/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
| Highways | 14 881 |
Irma is a small village located in central Alberta, Canada. It is about 29 kilometers (18 miles) northwest of Wainwright. You can find Irma along Highway 14 and Highway 881. It is also about 178 kilometers (111 miles) southeast of Edmonton, a major city in Alberta.
History of Irma
The Village of Irma started in 1908. This happened when the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway built its tracks through the area. Irma officially became a village on May 30, 1912.
It is believed that the village was named after the daughter of General William Wainwright. He was an important person at the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway.
Irma's downtown area has had three big fires. These fires happened in 1911, 1931, and 1963. After the 1931 fire, most of the buildings on the main street (now called 50 Street) were rebuilt.
Irma was also home to Alberta's very first rural high school. A new school building opened in Irma on November 4, 2019, replacing the old one.
About Irma's Population
Every few years, Canada counts its population in what is called a census. This helps us understand how many people live in different places.
In the 2021 Census, 477 people lived in the Village of Irma. These people lived in 207 of the 240 homes available. This was a small decrease from its 2016 population of 521 people.
The village covers a land area of 1.32 square kilometers (0.51 square miles). This means that in 2021, there were about 361.7 people living in each square kilometer.
In the 2016 Census, Irma had a population of 521 people. They lived in 221 of the 242 homes. This was an increase from 457 people in 2011.
Famous People from Irma
Some well-known people have come from Irma:
