Killam, Alberta
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| Town of Killam | |
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| Motto: Life without compromise | |
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| Coordinates: 52°47′26″N 111°51′20″W / 52.79056°N 111.85556°WCoordinates: 52°47′26″N 111°51′20″W / 52.79056°N 111.85556°W | |
| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Alberta |
| Region | Central Alberta |
| Census division | 7 |
| Municipal district | Flagstaff County |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Bud James |
| • Governing body | Killam Town Council |
| Area (2011)[1] | |
| • Total | 4.53 km2 (1.75 sq mi) |
| Elevation[2] | 680 m (2,230 ft) |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
| • Total | 981 |
| • Density | 216.3/km2 (560/sq mi) |
| Time zone | MST (UTC-7) |
| Area code(s) | -1+780 |
| Highways | Highway 13 Highway 36 |
| Waterways | Wavy Lake Iron Creek |
| Website | Official website |
Killam is a town in central Alberta, Canada. It is located in Flagstaff County, east of Camrose at the junction of Highway 13 and Veterans Memorial Highway, Highway 36.
Demographics[edit]
In the 2011 Census, the Town of Killam had a population of 981 living in 399 of its 433 total dwellings, a -3.7% change from its 2006 population of 1,019. With a land area of 4.53 km2 (1.75 sq mi), it had a population density of 216.6/km2 (560.9/sq mi) in 2011.[1]
In 2006, Killam had a population of 1,019 living in 435 dwellings, a 1.5% increase from 2001. The town has a land area of 4.53 km2 (1.75 sq mi) and a population density of 224.7/km2 (582/sq mi).[3] Killam is the largest town in the County of Flagstaff and is the hub of the agricultural trade in the area.
Government[edit]
The mayor of Killam is Bud James.[4]
Notable people[edit]
- Kevin Martin, curling champion and Olympic gold medalist
- Kevin Sorenson, Canadian Member of Parliament
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.
- ^ "Alberta Private Sewage Systems 2009 Standard of Practice Handbook: Appendix A.3 Alberta Design Data (A.3.A. Alberta Climate Design Data by Town)" (PDF) (PDF). Safety Codes Council. January 2012. pp. 212–215 (PDF pages 226–229). Retrieved October 8, 2013.
- ^ Statistics Canada. "Canada 2006 Census: Killam - Community Profile". Retrieved 2007-06-12.
- ^ "Municipal Officials Search". Alberta Municipal Affairs. June 17, 2016. Retrieved June 25, 2016.
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