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Municipal District of
Wainwright No. 61
Municipal district
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Municipal District of Wainwright No is located in Alberta
Municipal District of Wainwright No
Municipal District of Wainwright No
Location in Alberta
Country  Canada
Province  Alberta
Region Central Alberta
Census division No. 7
Established 1942
Incorporated 1942
Area
 (2016)
 • Land 4,156.56 km2 (1,604.86 sq mi)
Population
 (2016)
 • 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.

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.

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.

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