Willingdon, Alberta facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Willingdon
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Hamlet
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| Hamlet of Willingdon | |
 Willingdon
Location in Alberta
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Region | Central Alberta |
| Census division | 10 |
| Municipal district | County of Two Hills No. 21 |
| Incorporated | |
| • Village | August 31, 1928 |
| Dissolved | September 1, 2017 |
| Area
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| • Land | 0.92 km2 (0.36 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 625 m (2,051 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 249 |
| • Density | 271.8/km2 (704/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
| Highways | 45 857 |
| Waterways | Withford Lake |
Willingdon is a small community called a hamlet in Alberta, Canada. It's found in the middle part of Alberta, inside the County of Two Hills No. 21. Willingdon is about 117 kilometers (73 miles) northeast of Edmonton, which is Alberta's main city.
Willingdon's History
Willingdon started out as a village on August 31, 1928. After 89 years, on September 1, 2017, it changed from being a village. It became a hamlet, which means it is now managed by the County of Two Hills No. 21.
In 1985, something special happened in Willingdon. One of the very last traditional wooden grain elevators in Alberta was built there. This was done by the Alberta Wheat Pool. Grain elevators are tall buildings used to store grain.
Population and People
Every few years, Canada counts its population. This helps us understand how many people live in different places.
2021 Population Count
In the 2021 Census, Willingdon had 249 people living there. These people lived in 104 homes out of 159 total homes available. This number was a bit lower than in 2016. Willingdon covers an area of 0.92 square kilometers. This means about 271 people lived in each square kilometer in 2021.
2016 Population Count
During the 2016 Census, Willingdon was home to 319 people. They lived in 130 out of 160 available homes. This was a small increase from its population in 2011, which was 275 people. The land area was still 0.92 square kilometers. So, in 2016, about 319 people lived in each square kilometer.
