Municipal District of Wainwright No facts for kids
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Municipal District of
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Boundary sign
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 Municipal District of Wainwright No
Location in Alberta
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| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Alberta |
| Region | Central Alberta |
| Census division | No. 7 |
| Established | 1942 |
| Incorporated | 1942 |
| Area
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| • Land | 4,156.56 km2 (1,604.86 sq mi) |
| Population
(2016)
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| • Total | 4,479 |
| • Density | 1.1/km2 (3/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
The Municipal District of Wainwright No. 61 is a special type of local government area in eastern Alberta, Canada. Think of it like a large rural area that has its own local council. Its main office is located in the Town of Wainwright.
This district is crossed by two important routes: the Buffalo Trail runs north to south, and the Poundmaker Trail goes east to west. These trails help connect different parts of the area.
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How Many People Live Here?
Let's look at the population of the Municipal District of Wainwright No. 61. In 2016, a group called Statistics Canada counted the people living here.
Population Changes Over Time
- In 2016, the district had a population of 4,479 people. They lived in 1,459 homes.
- This was an increase from 2011, when the population was 4,138.
- Even earlier, in 2006, there were 3,558 people. The population has been growing!
The total land area of the district is about 4,156.56 square kilometers. This means there aren't many people living in each square kilometer, making it a very open area.
Towns and Villages in the District
The Municipal District of Wainwright No. 61 surrounds several smaller communities. These communities have their own local governments but are located within the larger district.
Urban Communities
These are places with more people and services.
- Towns:
- Villages:
Hamlets and Localities
Besides towns and villages, there are also smaller communities called hamlets and other localities. These are usually smaller settlements without their own local government.
- Hamlets:
- Localities:
- Ascot Heights
- Bushy Head Corner
- Butze
- Denwood
- Dunn
- Gilt Edge
- Hawkins
- Heath
- Hope Valley
- Jarrow
- Killarney Lake
- Park Farm
- Prospect Valley
- Rocky Ford
- Roros
- Saville Farm
