Michichi (/mɪˈtʃiːtʃiː/) is a hamlet in southern Alberta, Canada, within Starland County.[2] It is located 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) south of Highway 9, approximately 121 kilometres (75 mi) northeast of Calgary.
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Coordinates: 51°35′07″N 112°32′01″W | |
Country | Canada |
Province | Alberta |
Region | Southern Alberta |
Census division | 5 |
Municipal district | Starland County |
Founded by | Canadian Northern Railway |
Named for | Hand Hills |
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• Type | Unincorporated |
• Governing body | Starland County Council |
Population (2013)[1] | |
• Total | 34 |
Time zone | UTC−07:00 (MST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−06:00 (MDT) |
Area code(s) | 403, 587, 825 |
The name Michichi derives from the Cree word ᒥᒋᐦᒋᕀ (micihciy 'hand'),[3] a reference to the nearby Hand Hills.[4]
The population of Michichi according to the 2013 municipal census conducted by Starland County is 34.[1]
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