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Daysland is a town in central Alberta, Canada. It is on Highway 13, approximately 43 kilometres (27 mi) east of Camrose.
Daysland | |
|---|---|
Town | |
| Town of Daysland | |
 Main Street, Daysland, 2012 | |
  Daysland Location of Daysland in Alberta | |
| Coordinates: 52°51′48″N 112°15′13″W | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Region | Central Alberta |
| Census division | 7 |
| Municipal district | Flagstaff County |
| Incorporated[1] | |
| • Village | April 23, 1906 |
| • Town | April 2, 1907 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Gail Watt |
| • Governing body | Daysland Town Council |
| Area (2021)[3] | |
| • Land | 1.77 km2 (0.68 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 708 m (2,323 ft) |
| Population (2021)[3] | |
| • Total | 789 |
| • Density | 445.2/km2 (1,153/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
| Postal code span | T0B 1A0 |
| Highways | Highway 13 Highway 855 |
| Waterways | Wavy Lake |
| Website | Official website |
History
The community was named for its founder and first mayor, Edgerton W. Day,[5] who purchased 116,483 acres (47,139 ha) of land from the CPR in 1904 to form the basis of Daysland.[6]
Demographics
In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the Town of Daysland had a population of 789 living in 333 of its 356 total private dwellings, a change of -4.2% from its 2016 population of 824. With a land area of 1.77 km2 (0.68 sq mi), it had a population density of 445.8/km2 (1,154.5/sq mi) in 2021.[3]
In the 2016 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the Town of Daysland recorded a population of 824 living in 330 of its 356 total private dwellings, a 2.1% change from its 2011 population of 807. With a land area of 1.75 km2 (0.68 sq mi), it had a population density of 470.9/km2 (1,219.5/sq mi) in 2016.[7]
Notable people
- Richard Petiot, professional hockey player
- Matthew Spiller, professional hockey player
See also
- List of communities in Alberta
- List of towns in Alberta
References
- "Location and History Profile: Town of Daysland" (PDF). Alberta Municipal Affairs. October 7, 2016. p. 183. Retrieved October 16, 2016.
- "Municipal Officials Search". Alberta Municipal Affairs. May 9, 2019. Retrieved October 1, 2021.
- "Population and dwelling counts: Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities)". Statistics Canada. February 9, 2022. Retrieved February 9, 2022.
- "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.
- Harrison, Tracey (1994). Place Names of Alberta. Volume III. Central Alberta. Calgary: University of Calgary Press. Retrieved 2011-12-03.[permanent dead link]
- Daysland History Book Society (1982). Along the Crocus Trail : a history of Daysland and districts. Friesen & Sons. p. 1.[permanent dead link]
- "Population and dwelling counts, for Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities), 2016 and 2011 censuses – 100% data (Alberta)". Statistics Canada. February 8, 2017. Retrieved February 8, 2017.
External links
На других языках
[de] Daysland
Daysland ist eine Ortschaft in der kanadischen Provinz Alberta im Flagstaff County, etwa 43 km östlich von Camrose. Die Ortschaft ist über den Alberta Highway 13 und Alberta Highway 855 zu erreichen. 2006 zählte Daysland 818 Einwohner. Daysland verfügte über 333 Haushalte, was einen Zuwachs von 5 % im Vergleich zum Jahr 2001 bedeutete. Die Ortschaft verfügt über eine Fläche von 1,75 km², die Bevölkerungsdichte betrug 2006 467,5/km².[2]- [en] Daysland
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