Holden, Alberta
| Holden | |
|---|---|
| Village | |
| Village of Holden | |
|
Main street | |
| Motto: Share the Charm of Country Living | |
  Holden | |
| Coordinates: 53°13′59″N 112°14′6″W / 53.23306°N 112.23500°WCoordinates: 53°13′59″N 112°14′6″W / 53.23306°N 112.23500°W | |
| Country |
 Canada |
| Province |
 Alberta |
| Region | Central Alberta |
| Census Division | No. 10 |
| Municipal district | Beaver County |
| Incorporated | April 14, 1909 |
| Government[1] | |
| • Mayor | Carl Marsh |
| • Governing body | Holden Village Council |
| • CAO | Katherine Whiteside |
| Area (2011)[2] | |
| • Total | 1.70 km2 (0.66 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 686 m (2,251 ft) |
| Population (2011)[2] | |
| • Total | 381 |
| • Density | 224.3/km2 (581/sq mi) |
| Time zone | MST (UTC-7) |
| • Summer (DST) | MDT (UTC-6) |
| Postal Code | T0B 2C0 |
| Area code(s) | 780 |
| Highways |
14 855 |
| Waterways | Creeks in the area form the head of Vermilion River |
| Website | Official website |
Holden is a village in central Alberta, Canada. It is located south of Vegreville. The village is named after former Alberta MLA James Holden.
 The cenotaph in the middle of main street |
Demographics
In the 2011 Census, the Village of Holden had a population of 381 living in 182 of its 213 total dwellings, a -4.3% change from its 2006 population of 398. With a land area of 1.7 km2 (0.66 sq mi), it had a population density of 224.1/km2 (580.5/sq mi) in 2011.[2]
In 2006, Holden had a population of 398 living in 186 dwellings, a 6.4% increase from 2001. The village has a land area of 1.70 km2 (0.66 sq mi) and a population density of 234.4 inhabitants per square kilometer.[3]
Notable people
- Dale Armstrong, drag racer
- Ted Newall, businessman
See also
References
- ↑ "Municipal Officials Search". Alberta Municipal Affairs. March 18, 2016. Retrieved April 3, 2016.
- 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.
- ↑ Statistics Canada. "Canada 2006 Census: Holden - Community Profile". Retrieved 2007-06-08.
External links
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