Wimborne, Alberta facts for kids
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Wimborne
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 Wimborne
Location in Alberta
Wimborne
Location in Canada
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Region | Southern Alberta |
| Census division | 5 |
| Municipal district | Kneehill County |
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| • Type | Unincorporated |
| Area
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| • Land | 0.16 km2 (0.06 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 15 |
| • Density | 91.4/km2 (237/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−07:00 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−06:00 (MDT) |
| Area code(s) | 403, 587, 825 |
Wimborne is a hamlet in southern Alberta, Canada within Kneehill County. It is located approximately 58 km (36 mi) southeast of Red Deer. It has an elevation of 975 m (3,199 ft).
The hamlet was probably named for Wimborne Minster in East Dorset, England.
Demographics
In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Wimborne recorded a population of 15 living in 12 of its 14 total private dwellings, a change of -25% from its 2016 population of 20. With a land area of 0.16 km2 (0.062 sq mi), it had a population density of 93.8/km2 (243/sq mi) in 2021.
As a designated place in the 2016 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Wimborne recorded a population of 20 living in 14 of its 14 total private dwellings, a change of -35.5% from its 2011 population of 31. With a land area of 0.16 km2 (0.062 sq mi), it had a population density of 125.0/km2 (324/sq mi) in 2016.
Wimborne Days
An annual event that centers around the heritage of community building. Every year, the town and its community gathers to participate in events such as: lawnmower races, miniature golf, fireworks, BBQ and bouncy castle, along with other festivities. This event occurs on July 1 (a.k.a. Canada Day).
