Strome, Alberta
| Strome | |
|---|---|
| Village | |
| Village of Strome | |
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| Coordinates: 52°48′28″N 112°03′36″W / 52.80778°N 112.06000°WCoordinates: 52°48′28″N 112°03′36″W / 52.80778°N 112.06000°W | |
| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Alberta |
| Region | Central Alberta |
| Census Division | No. 7 |
| Municipal district | Flagstaff County |
| Settled | 1905 |
| Village | 1910 |
| Government[1] | |
| • Mayor | Ron Williams |
| • Governing body | Strome Village Council |
| Area (2011)[2] | |
| • Total | 0.92 km2 (0.36 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 693 m (2,274 ft) |
| Population (2011)[2] | |
| • Total | 228 |
| • Density | 248.4/km2 (643/sq mi) |
| Time zone | MST (UTC-7) |
| • Summer (DST) | MDT (UTC-6) |
| Postal code span | T0B 4H0 |
| Area code(s) | +1-780 |
| Highways | Highway 13 Highway 856 |
| Waterways | Wavy Lake |
| Website | Official website |
Strome is a village in east-central Alberta, Canada. It is located on Highway 13, approximately 58 km (36 mi) east of the City of Camrose. The village will dissolve and become a hamlet under the jurisdiction of Flagstaff County on January 1, 2016.[3] Strome's name is believed to come from Stromeferry in Ross & Cromarty, Scotland.[4]
History[edit]
In 1905 the town site of Strome was developed, and it became a very successful farming community. In the fall of 1905 Max Knoll opened the first post office, under the name of Knollton, and set up the first general store. The name of the post office was changed to Strome on July 1, 1906. A hotel, a hardware store, and a church followed. Strome became an incorporated village on February 3, 1910.[5]
Demographics[edit]
In the 2011 Census, the Village of Strome had a population of 228 living in 100 of its 117 total dwellings, a -9.5% change from its 2006 population of 252. With a land area of 0.92 km2 (0.36 sq mi), it had a population density of 247.8/km2 (641.9/sq mi) in 2011.[2]
In 2006, Strome had a population of 252 living in 114 dwellings, a 7.7% decrease from 2001. The village has a land area of 0.92 km2 (0.36 sq mi) and a population density of 274.5/km2 (711/sq mi).[6]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "Municipal Officials Search". Alberta Municipal Affairs. 2015-11-13. Retrieved 2015-11-13.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "O.C. 260/2015". Government of Alberta. November 17, 2015. Retrieved November 19, 2015.
- ^ Sanders, Harry (2004). The Story Behind Alberta Names. Red Deer Press. p. 283. ISBN 978-0-88995-256-0.
- ^ Strome's History
- ^ Statistics Canada. "Canada 2006 Census: Strome - Community Profile". Retrieved 2007-06-09.
