Hill Spring
| Hill Spring | |
|---|---|
| Village | |
| Village of Hill Spring | |
| Motto: Prairie to Peak Perfection | |
  Hill Spring | |
| Coordinates: 49°17′27″N 113°37′26″W / 49.29083°N 113.62389°WCoordinates: 49°17′27″N 113°37′26″W / 49.29083°N 113.62389°W | |
| Country |
 Canada |
| Province |
 Alberta |
| Region | Southern Alberta |
| Census Division | 3 |
| Municipal district | Cardston County |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Monte Christensen |
| • Governing body | Hill Spring Village Council |
| Area (2011)[1] | |
| • Total | 1.11 km2 (0.43 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,175 m (3,855 ft) |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
| • Total | 186 |
| • Density | 167.2/km2 (433/sq mi) |
| Time zone | MST (UTC-7) |
| Area code(s) | 403 |
| Highways | Highway 800 |
| Waterways | Waterton River, Waterton Reservoir |
| Website | Official website |
Hill Spring is a village in southern Alberta, Canada. It is located 32 km west of Cardston and 43 km south-east of Pincher Creek, in the Canadian Rockies foothills. It has often been misspelled Hillspring, including the Canada 2006 Census.[2]
History
Hill Spring was founded in 1910 by Mormon leader Edward J. Wood. Because it is a Mormon town, it is a dry town and devoid of alcohol.
Demographics
In the 2011 Census, the Village of Hill Spring had a population of 186 living in 78 of its 83 total dwellings, a -3.1% change from its 2006 population of 192. With a land area of 1.11 km2 (0.43 sq mi), it had a population density of 167.6/km2 (434.0/sq mi) in 2011.[1]
In 2006, Hill Spring had a population of 192 living in 86 dwellings, a 0.5% decrease from 2001. The village has a land area of 1.11 km2 (0.43 sq mi) and a population density of 172.6 inhabitants per square kilometer.[2]
Notable people
Nathan Eldon Tanner, who served in the Alberta Legislature and the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, lived and taught school in Hill Spring.
See also
References
- 1 2 3 "Population and dwelling counts, for Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities), 2011 and 2006 censuses (Alberta)". Statistics Canada. 2012-02-08. Retrieved 2012-02-08.
- 1 2 Statistics Canada. "Canada 2006 Census: Hillspring - Community Profile". Retrieved 2007-06-08.
