Boyle, Alberta
| Boyle | |
|---|---|
| Village | |
| Village of Boyle | |
 |
|
| Coordinates: 54°35′14.7″N 112°48′12.1″W / 54.587417°N 112.803361°WCoordinates: 54°35′14.7″N 112°48′12.1″W / 54.587417°N 112.803361°W | |
| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Alberta |
| Region | Northern Alberta |
| Census division | 13 |
| Municipal district | Athabasca County |
| Government[1] | |
| • Mayor | Bob Clark |
| • Governing body | Boyle Village Council |
| Area (2011)[2] | |
| • Total | 7.28 km2 (2.81 sq mi) |
| Population (2011)[2] | |
| • Total | 916 |
| • Density | 125.8/km2 (326/sq mi) |
| Time zone | MST (UTC-7) |
| Highways | Highway 63 Highway 663 Highway 831 |
| Waterways | Flat Lake, Long Lake, Skeleton Lake |
| Website | Official website |
Boyle is a village in northern Alberta, Canada within Athabasca County. It is located on Highway 63, approximately 163 kilometres (101 mi) north of Edmonton.
Boyle is named after former Alberta Minister of Education Justice John R. Boyle (1871–1936) and founded in 1916.[3]
Demographics[edit]
The population of the Village of Boyle according to its 2014 municipal census is 948,[4] a 3.3% change from its 2009 municipal census population of 918.[5]
In the 2011 Census, the Village of Boyle had a population of 916 living in 388 of its 479 total dwellings, a 7.3% change from its 2006 adjusted population of 854. With a land area of 7.28 km2 (2.81 sq mi), it had a population density of 125.8/km2 (325.9/sq mi) in 2011.[2]
In 2006, Boyle had a population of 844 living in 386 dwellings, a 1.0% increase from 2001. The Village has an area of 4.10 km2 (1.58 sq mi) and a population density of 205.8 inhabitants per square kilometer.[6]
Notable people[edit]
- Tim Hague - Mixed martial artist
- Bryan Mudryk - sports broadcaster
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.
- ^ Boyle and District Historical Society (1982). Forests, furrows and faith : a history of Boyle and districts. Boyle. p. 13.
- ^ "Unofficial Boyle Census Results In". The River 94.1 FM. August 7, 2014. Retrieved August 11, 2014.
- ^ "Alberta 2009 Official Population List" (PDF). Alberta Municipal Affairs. September 15, 2009. Retrieved September 12, 2010.
- ^ Statistics Canada. "Canada 2006 Census: Boyle - Community Statistics". Retrieved 2007-06-05.
