Mannville, Alberta facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Mannville
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| Village of Mannville | |
Grain elevators, circa 1980
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All Trails Lead to Mannville
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 Mannville
Location in Alberta
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Region | Central Alberta |
| Census division | 10 |
| Municipal district | County of Minburn No. 27 |
| Incorporated | |
| • Village | December 26, 1906 |
| Area
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| • Land | 1.64 km2 (0.63 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 625 m (2,051 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 765 |
| • Density | 466.3/km2 (1,208/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
| Highways | Highway 16 Highway 881 |
Mannville is a small village located in central Alberta, Canada. It sits where the Yellowhead Highway and Highway 881 meet. This location is about 22 kilometers (14 miles) west of Vermilion. It is also about 170 kilometers (106 miles) east of Edmonton. The main way people make a living here is through farming, which is called agriculture.
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History of Mannville
The village of Mannville got its name from a very important person. It was named after Sir Donald Mann. He was the vice-president of the Canadian Northern Railway. This railway played a big part in connecting places across Canada. The village was officially recognized as a village on December 26, 1906.
How Many People Live Here?
This section talks about the population of Mannville. This means how many people live in the village.
Population in 2021
In 2021, a count of people called the Census of Population was done. It showed that 765 people lived in Mannville. These people lived in 339 homes. This number was a bit lower than the population in 2016.
Population in 2016
In 2016, another count was done. This census showed that 828 people lived in Mannville. They lived in 341 homes. This number was a little higher than the population in 2011.
Famous People from Mannville
Many interesting people have connections to Mannville. Here are a few:
- Frances Bay (1919–2011): She was a well-known actress.
- Kyle Calder (born 1979): He played professional hockey.
- Peter Gadsden (1929–2006): He was a Lord Mayor of London. This is a very important leadership role in London, England.
- Erving Goffman (1922–1982): He was a famous sociologist. Sociologists study how people live and interact in groups.
- Mike Rathje (born 1974): He also played professional hockey.
- Miles Zaharko (born 1957): Another professional hockey player.
