Morrin, Alberta facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Morrin
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Village
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 Morrin
Location in Starland County
Morrin
Location in Alberta
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Region | Southern Alberta |
| Census Division | No. 5 |
| Municipal district | Starland County |
| Incorporated | |
| • Village | April 16, 1920 |
| Area
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| • Land | 0.67 km2 (0.26 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 832 m (2,730 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 205 |
| • Density | 305.2/km2 (790/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
| Highways | 27, 9, 56 |
| Waterways | West Michichi Creek, Red Deer River |
Morrin is a small village located in central Alberta, Canada. It is found about 26 kilometers (16 miles) north of the Town of Drumheller. The village is connected by Highway 27 and the Railink Central Western railway.
Morrin is close to some interesting natural areas. The Morrin Bridge Provincial Recreation Area is just 10 kilometers (6 miles) west of the village. It is located in the Red Deer River valley. About 40 kilometers (25 miles) north, you can find Dry Island Buffalo Jump Provincial Park.
Morrin's History
Morrin was not always called Morrin! It was first known as "Blooming Prairie." The village was later renamed Morrin to honor the engineer who drove the very first train into the village. This happened on April 16, 1920, when Morrin officially became a village.
Who Lives in Morrin?
Every few years, Statistics Canada counts how many people live in different places. This is called a census.
In the 2021 Census, 205 people lived in the Village of Morrin. They lived in 113 homes. This was a small decrease from 2016, when 240 people lived there.
The village covers a land area of 0.67 square kilometers (0.26 square miles). This means that in 2021, there were about 305 people living in each square kilometer.
