Hanna, Alberta

Hanna
Town
Town of Hanna

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Hanna

Location of Hanna in Alberta

Coordinates: 51°38′18″N 111°56′31″W / 51.63833°N 111.94194°W / 51.63833; -111.94194Coordinates: 51°38′18″N 111°56′31″W / 51.63833°N 111.94194°W / 51.63833; -111.94194
Country  Canada
Province  Alberta
Region Southern Alberta
Census division 4
Special Area No. 2
Government[1]
  Mayor Chris Warwick
  Governing body Hanna Town Council
Area (2011)[2]
  Total 8.56 km2 (3.31 sq mi)
Elevation[3] 785 m (2,575 ft)
Population (2011)[2]
  Total 2,673
  Density 312.4/km2 (809/sq mi)
Time zone MST (UTC-7)
Postal code span T0J 1P0
Highway Highway 9
Website Official website

Hanna /ˈhænə/ is a town in east-central Alberta, Canada.

Demographics

In the 2011 Census, the Town of Hanna had a population of 2,673 living in 1,208 of its 1,317 total dwellings, a -6.1% change from its 2006 population of 2,847. With a land area of 8.56 km2 (3.31 sq mi), it had a population density of 312.3/km2 (808.8/sq mi) in 2011.[2]

In 2006, Hanna had a population of 2,847 living in 1,295 dwellings, a 4.7% decrease from 2001. The town has a land area of 8.39 km2 (3.24 sq mi) and a population density of 339.1/km2 (878/sq mi).[4]

Economy

The town's main industries are agriculture, oil production, power generation, tourism, and coal mining. It is the centre of a large trading area called Short Grass County and is the home of approximately 200 businesses.

Government

The mayor of the town is Chris Warwick.[1]

Notable people

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