Arrowwood, Alberta
| Arrowwood | |
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| Village of Arrowwood | |
Last of four elevators along the former CPR track bed on the west side of town.
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| Coordinates: 50°44′10.5″N 113°8′38.7″W / 50.736250°N 113.144083°WCoordinates: 50°44′10.5″N 113°8′38.7″W / 50.736250°N 113.144083°W | |
| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Alberta |
| Region | Southern Alberta |
| Census division | 5 |
| Municipal district | Vulcan County |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Matt Crane |
| • Governing body | Arrowwood Village Council |
| Area (2011)[1] | |
| • Total | 0.66 km2 (0.25 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 930 m (3,050 ft) |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
| • Total | 188 |
| • Density | 286.1/km2 (741/sq mi) |
| Time zone | MST (UTC-7) |
| Highways | Highway 547 |
| Website | Official website |
Arrowwood is a village in Vulcan County, Alberta, Canada. It is located on Highway 547, approximately 60 kilometres (37 mi) east of Okotoks.
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Demographics[edit]
In the 2011 Census, the Village of Arrowwood had a population of 188 living in 70 of its 74 total dwellings, a -14.9% change from its 2006 population of 221. With a land area of 0.66 km2 (0.25 sq mi), it had a population density of 284.8/km2 (737.8/sq mi) in 2011.[1]
The population of the Village of Arrowwood according to its 2011 municipal census is 188,[2] a 16.1% decrease from its 2007 municipal census population of 224.[3]
In the 2006 Census, Arrowwood had a population of 221 living in 80 dwellings, a 12.8% increase from 2001. The village has an area of 0.66 km2 (0.25 sq mi) and a population density of 336.4 inhabitants per square kilometer.[4]
Government[edit]
The village is governed by a village council consisting of a mayor and two councillors, and is administrated by a village administrator.[5] Municipal elections are held every four years.
Notable people[edit]
The Canadian-American actress Joyce Meadows was born in Arrowwood but left the village in her early childhood.
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ 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.
- ^ "2011 Municipal Affairs Population List" (PDF). Alberta Municipal Affairs. 2010-10-05. Retrieved 2011-12-12.
- ^ "2010 Official Population List" (PDF). Alberta Municipal Affairs. 2010-09-15. Retrieved 2011-12-12.
- ^ Statistics Canada. "Canada 2006 Census: Arrowwood - Community Statistics". Retrieved 2007-06-05.
- ^ "Municipal Officials Search". Alberta Municipal Affairs. November 13, 2015. Retrieved November 13, 2015.
Bibliography[edit]
Arrowwood Story (Mistsa-Katpiskoo): In the Shadow of the Buffalo Hills. 1964.
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