Michichi facts for kids
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Michichi
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 Michichi
Location in Alberta
Michichi
Location in Canada
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Region | Southern Alberta |
| Census division | 5 |
| Municipal district | Starland County |
| Founded by | Canadian Northern Railway |
| Named for | Hand Hills |
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| • Type | Unincorporated |
| Population
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| • Total | 34 |
| Time zone | UTC−07:00 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−06:00 (MDT) |
| Area code(s) | 403, 587, 825 |
Michichi (say it like: mih-CHIH-chee) is a tiny community called a hamlet in southern Alberta, Canada. It's part of Starland County. You can find it about 7 kilometers south of Highway 9. It's also about 121 kilometers northeast of a bigger city, Calgary.
What's in a Name?
The name Michichi comes from the Cree word ᒥᒋᐦᒋᕀ. This word, micihciy, means 'hand'. The community was named this because it is close to a place called the Hand Hills.
Who Lives in Michichi?
Michichi is a very small place. According to a count done in 2013 by Starland County, only 34 people live there.
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