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Wimborne is a hamlet in southern Alberta, Canada within Kneehill County.[2] It is located approximately 58 km (36 mi) southeast of Red Deer. It has an elevation of 975 m (3,199 ft).[3]
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| Coordinates: 51°51′58″N 113°35′42″W | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Region | Southern Alberta |
| Census division | 5 |
| Municipal district | Kneehill County |
| Government | |
| • Type | Unincorporated |
| • Governing body | Kneehill County Council |
| Area (2021)[1] | |
| • Land | 0.16 km2 (0.06 sq mi) |
| Population (2021)[1] | |
| • Total | 15 |
| • Density | 91.4/km2 (237/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−07:00 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−06:00 (MDT) |
| Area code(s) | 403, 587, 825 |
The hamlet was probably named for Wimborne Minster in East Dorset, England.[4]
Demographics
In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Wimborne had a population of 15 living in 12 of its 14 total private dwellings, a change of -25% from its 2016 population of 20. With a land area of 0.16 km2 (0.062 sq mi), it had a population density of 93.8/km2 (242.8/sq mi) in 2021.[1]
As a designated place in the 2016 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Wimborne had 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.[5]
Wimborne Days
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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
- List of communities in Alberta
- List of designated places in Alberta
- List of hamlets in Alberta
References
- "Population and dwelling counts: Canada and designated places". Statistics Canada. February 9, 2022. Retrieved February 10, 2022.
- "Specialized and Rural Municipalities and Their Communities" (PDF). Alberta Municipal Affairs. January 12, 2022. Retrieved January 21, 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 9, 2013.
- Marden, Ernest G.; Marden, Austin (2010). Community Place Names of Alberta. Lulu.com. p. 355. ISBN 978-1897472170. Retrieved September 2, 2017.
- "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.
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