Langdon, Alberta facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Langdon
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Aerial view of Langdon in winter
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 Langdon
Location in Alberta
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Census division | No. 6 |
| Municipal district | Rocky View County |
| Incorporated (village) | August 31, 1907 |
| Dissolved | January 1, 1946 |
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| • Type | Unincorporated |
| Area
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| • Land | 9.26 km2 (3.58 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,005 m (3,297 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,497 |
| • Density | 593.4/km2 (1,537/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
| Area code(s) | 403, 587, 825 |
Langdon is a small community called a hamlet in southern Alberta, Canada. It is part of Rocky View County. Langdon used to be a village from 1907 to 1946.
This community is located about 12 km (7.5 mi) east of the big city of Calgary. You can find it where Highway 560 and Highway 797 meet. It's also not far from the Trans Canada Highway. Langdon is about 1,005 m (3,297 ft) above sea level.
Langdon is part of Census Division No. 6. It is represented in the Canadian government by a Member of Parliament, and locally by a Councillor from Rocky View County.
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Discovering Langdon's Past
Langdon got its name from R.B. Langdon. He was part of a company that helped build a section of the Canadian Pacific Railway in the area. R.B. Langdon was born in Vermont in 1826 and worked on many railway lines. He even served as a state senator in Minnesota.
In 1882, R.B. Langdon was one of the first people to start farming in the settlement. A year later, a railway station was set up in a boxcar and named after him. A post office opened in Langdon in 1890, and a telegraph office followed in 1899. Langdon officially became a village in 1907. However, it stopped being a village in 1946 and became part of the Municipal District of Conrich No. 44.
How Many People Live in Langdon?
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In 2021, the Canadian Census counted 5,497 people living in Langdon. This was a small increase from its population of 5,305 people in 2016. Langdon covers a land area of about 9.26 km2 (3.58 sq mi).
A local count in 2018 showed that Langdon had 5,364 residents. This was a 9.5% increase from the 2013 count. Most people in Langdon are of European background.
Fun Things to Do in Langdon
Langdon has a golf course called The Track. It used to be known as the Boulder Creek Golf Course.
To the northwest of Langdon, you can find Weed Lake. This is a wetland area where many waterfowl, like ducks and geese, live.
Every summer, Langdon hosts an event called Langdon Days. This event includes a parade down the main street. It's a great way for local businesses to show what they offer.
Learning in Langdon
Langdon has two schools for younger students. Langdon School teaches students from kindergarten up to grade 9. Sarah Thompson School teaches students from kindergarten to grade 5.
A new high school for Langdon is currently being built. It is planned to open for the 2024-2025 school year.
