Two Hills, Alberta facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Two Hills
Town
Town of Two Hills
Motto(s):  Small Town With A Big Future
Two Hills Location in Alberta
Country	Canada
Province	Alberta
Region	Central Alberta
Census division	10
Municipal district	County of Two Hills No. 21
Incorporated
• Village	June 4, 1929
• Town	January 1, 1955
Area  (2021)
• Land	3.11 km2 (1.20 sq mi)
Elevation	603 m (1,978 ft)
Population  (2021)
• Total	1,416
• Density	454.7/km2 (1,178/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC−7 (MST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC−6 (MDT)
Postal code span	T0B 4K0
Area code(s)	+1-780
Highways	Highway 36 Highway 45
Waterway	Vermilion River

Two Hills is a friendly town in central Alberta, Canada. It is about 137 kilometers (85 miles) east of Edmonton. You can find it where Highway 45 and Highway 36 meet. Two Hills is mostly a farming community. It got its name because there are two hills close to the town. The post office opened here in 1914.

How Many People Live Here?

Recent Population Counts

In 2021, about 1,416 people lived in Two Hills. They lived in 445 homes. This number was a bit higher than in 2016. In 2016, the town had 1,352 residents.

The town covers an area of 3.11 square kilometers (1.20 square miles). This means there are about 454 people living in each square kilometer.

Changes Over Time

The town's population changes a little bit each year. In 2017, a local count showed 1,443 people. This was a small increase from 1,431 people in 2012.

In 2016, the national census counted 1,352 people. This was a slight decrease from 1,379 people in 2011.

Important People from Two Hills

Local Leaders

• Jackie Armstrong-Homeniuk is a notable person from Two Hills. She is an MLA, which stands for Member of the Legislative Assembly. An MLA is a person elected to represent an area in the government. She represents the electoral district of Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville in the 30th Alberta Legislature.