Nampa, Alberta facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Nampa
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| Village of Nampa | |
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| Motto(s):
A Place close to the Heart
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Location in Northern Sunrise County
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 Nampa
Location in Alberta
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Region | Northern Alberta |
| Census Division | No. 17 |
| Municipal district | Northern Sunrise County |
| Incorporated | |
| • Village | January 1, 1958 |
| Area
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| • Land | 1.69 km2 (0.65 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 570 m (1,870 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 367 |
| • Density | 217.5/km2 (563/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
| Highways | 2 683 |
| Waterways | Heart River |
Nampa is a small village located in northern Alberta, Canada. It is about 27 kilometres (17 mi) south of the Town of Peace River along Highway 2. The Heart River flows across Highway 2 just north of the village. A railway owned by Canadian National Railway also runs through Nampa. The name "Nampa" comes from an Indigenous word meaning 'the Place'.
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People Living in Nampa
In 2021, the Village of Nampa had a population of 367 people. These residents lived in 168 homes. This was a small increase from its 2016 population of 364 people. The village covers a land area of 1.69 square kilometres (0.65 sq mi). This means about 217.5 people live in each square kilometre.
Nampa's Economy
Nampa's economy mostly depends on farming and related businesses.
Agriculture and Food Processing
- Grain Terminals: Great Northern Grain Terminals is a private company started in 1986. It has a very large grain storage facility in Nampa.
- Hay Processing: The Peace River Timothy Processing Plant prepares timothy hay. They grow, harvest, bale, and dry the hay. Then they press it twice to make it smaller for shipping. This special hay is sent to countries in Asia, like Japan.
- Seed Cleaning: Nampa Co Op Seed Processors offers services to clean seeds for farmers.
Other Industries
Forestry and the oil and gas industries are also important to Nampa's economy.
- Lumber Mill: Boucher Brothers Lumber Mill is near Nampa. It makes wooden boards of different sizes for building in Alberta.
- Oil and Gas: Nampa is close to the Peace River Oilsands. This means there is some oil and gas activity in the area.
Fun Things to Do in Nampa
Nampa has several places for recreation and attractions for residents and visitors.
Community and Sports Facilities
- Nampa Recreation Centre: This is the main place for community and sports activities. It has a curling rink, an arena for ice sports, a dance hall, and several rooms for meetings.
- Mill Brown Memorial Park: This park offers camping and picnic spots. It also has baseball fields, tennis courts, and a fun playground for kids.
Playgrounds and Museums
- Nampa Centennial Playground: Another great playground for children.
- Legacy Park: A community park for relaxation and enjoyment.
- Nampa and District Pioneer Museum: This museum is open during the summer months. It also acts as a tourist information centre.
Outdoor Recreation Areas
- Wilderness Park: A natural area close to Nampa for outdoor activities.
- Heart River Golf Course: You can find this golf course just north of the village.
- Green Valley Provincial Park: This park is to the northeast of Nampa. It follows the Heart River valley all the way to the Town of Peace River. It is an important area for local wildlife.
Education in Nampa
Younger students in Nampa attend Nampa Public School. This school teaches children from Kindergarten up to grade 6. Students in grades 7 to 12 travel to the Town of Peace River for their secondary school education.
Local News
Nampa receives news from a local newspaper called The Vault Magazine. It is published every two weeks.
