Wimborne, Alberta

Wimborne is a hamlet in southern Alberta, Canada within Kneehill County.[1] It is located approximately 58 km (36 mi) southeast of Red Deer. It has an elevation of 975 m (3,199 ft).[2]

Wimborne
Location of Wimborne Alberta

The hamlet was probably named for Wimborne Minster in East Dorset, England. [3]

Demographics

As a designated place in the 2016 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Wimborne recorded a population of 20 living in 14 of its 14 total private dwellings, a change of -35.5% from its 2011 population of 31. With a land area of 0.16 km2 (0.062 sq mi), it had a population density of 125.0/km2 (323.7/sq mi) in 2016.[4]

As a designated place in the 2011 Census, Wimborne had a population of 31 living in 17 of its 19 total dwellings, a 10.7% change from its 2006 population of 28. With a land area of 0.22 km2 (0.085 sq mi), it had a population density of 141/km2 (365/sq mi) in 2011.[5]

Wimborne Days

An annual event that centers around the heritage of community building. Every year, the town and its community gathers to participate in events such as: lawnmower races, miniature golf, fireworks, BBQ and bouncy castle, along with other festivities. This event occurs on July 1 (a.k.a. Canada Day).

See also

References
  1. Alberta Municipal Affairs (2010-04-01). "Specialized and Rural Municipalities and Their Communities" (PDF). Retrieved 2010-06-27.
  2. "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 9, 2013.
  3. Marden, Ernest G.; Marden, Austin (2010). Community Place Names of Alberta. Lulu.com. p. 355. ISBN 189747217X. Retrieved 2 September 2017.
  4. "Population and dwelling counts, for Canada, provinces and territories, and designated places, 2016 and 2011 censuses – 100% data (Alberta)". Statistics Canada. February 8, 2017. Retrieved February 13, 2017.
  5. "Population and dwelling counts, for Canada, provinces and territories, and designated places, 2011 and 2006 censuses (Alberta)". Statistics Canada. 2012-02-08. Retrieved 2012-04-07.

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