Glendon, Alberta
| Glendon | ||
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| Village of Glendon | ||
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| Coordinates: 54°14′54″N 111°09′13″W / 54.24833°N 111.15361°W | ||
| Country |  Canada |
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| Province |  Alberta |
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| Region | Northern Alberta | |
| Census division | 12 | |
| Municipal district | M.D of Bonnyville No. 87 | |
| Government[1] | ||
| • Mayor | Laura Papirny | |
| • Governing body | Glendon Village Council | |
| Area (2011)[2] | ||
| • Total | 1.98 km2 (0.76 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 587 m (1,926 ft) | |
| Population (2011)[2] | ||
| • Total | 486 | |
| • Density | 245.1/km2 (635/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | MST (UTC-7) | |
| Highways | Highway 882 Highway 660 |
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| Website | Official website | |
Coordinates: 54°14′53.9″N 111°09′13.0″W / 54.248306°N 111.153611°W
Glendon is a village in northern Alberta north of St. Paul.
In 1993, the town unveiled its roadside tribute to the perogy. Their "Giant Perogy," complete with fork, is 7.6 m (24.9 ft) in height.[3] It is one of the Giants of the Prairies.[4] Next to the roadside attraction is the Perogy Cafe, which serves "Ukrainian and Chinese Perogies". Glendon is home to former NHLer Stan Smyl.
Demographics[edit]
In the 2011 Census, the Village of Glendon had a population of 486 living in 204 of its 229 total dwellings, a 15.4% change from its 2006 population of 421. With a land area of 1.98 km2 (0.76 sq mi), it had a population density of 245.5/km2 (635.7/sq mi) in 2011.[2]
In its 2007 municipal census, the Village of Glendon had a population of 483.[5]
In 2006, Glendon had a population of 421 living in 185 dwellings, an 8.3% decrease from 2001. The village has a land area of 1.98 km2 (0.76 sq mi) and a population density of 212.3/km2 (550/sq mi).[6]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "Municipal Officials Search". Alberta Municipal Affairs. November 13, 2015. Retrieved November 13, 2015.
- ^ a b c "Population and dwelling counts, for Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities), 2011 and 2006 censuses (Alberta)". Statistics Canada. 2012-02-08. Retrieved 2012-02-08.
- ^ Municipal District of Bonnyville. Glendon Giant Perogy
- ^ Big Things. Glendon Perogy
- ^ Alberta Municipal Affairs (2009-09-15). "Alberta 2009 Official Population List" (PDF). Retrieved 2010-09-12.
- ^ Statistics Canada. "Canada 2006 Census: Glendon - Community Profile". Retrieved 2007-06-07.
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