Irricana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Irricana
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| Town of Irricana | |
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| Motto(s):
Open the Gateway to the Country
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 Irricana
Location in Alberta
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Region | Calgary Region |
| Census division | 6 |
| Municipal district | Rocky View County |
| Incorporated | |
| • Village | June 9, 1911 |
| • Town | June 9, 2005 |
| Area
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| • Land | 3.23 km2 (1.25 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 935 m (3,068 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,179 |
| • Density | 364.6/km2 (944/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
| Postal code span |
TOM 1BO
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| Area code(s) | 403, 587, 825, 368 |
| Highway | Highway 9 |
| Waterway | Crossfield Creek |
Irricana is a town in Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Calgary Metropolitan Region. Irricana is surrounded by Rocky View County. You can find it next to Highway 9. It is about 53 kilometers (33 miles) northeast of Calgary.
The name of the town, Irricana, comes from two words: "irrigation" and "canals." This is because there are many irrigation canals in the area.
History of Irricana
The town's name shows its connection to the irrigation projects in the area. By 1909, Irricana already had a post office, a hotel, and a store. These were run by the Irricana Trading Company.
Irricana officially became a village on June 9, 1911. Many years later, on June 9, 2005, it changed its status to a town. This was 94 years after it became a village. In 2011, Irricana celebrated its 100th birthday!
Population and Area
Every few years, Statistics Canada counts the number of people living in towns across Canada. This is called a census.
In the 2021 Census, Irricana had a population of 1,179 people. These people lived in 467 homes. This number was a little lower than in 2016. In 2016, the population was 1,216 people.
Irricana covers a land area of 3.23 square kilometers (about 1.25 square miles). This means that in 2021, there were about 364.6 people living in each square kilometer.
