Hanna, Alberta

Hanna
Town
Town of Hanna
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
Incorporated[1]  
 • Village December 31, 1912
 • Town April 14, 1914
Government[2]
 • Mayor Chris Warwick
 • Governing body Hanna Town Council
Area (2011)[3]
 • Total 8.56 km2 (3.31 sq mi)
Elevation[4] 785 m (2,575 ft)
Population (2011)[3]
 • 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.[3]

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).[5]

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.[2]

Notable people

References

  1. ↑ "Location and History Profile: Town of Hanna" (PDF). Alberta Municipal Affairs. October 7, 2016. p. 295. Retrieved October 13, 2016.
  2. 1 2 "Municipal Officials Search". Alberta Municipal Affairs. 2016-11-18. Retrieved 2016-11-21.
  3. 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.
  4. ↑ "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 8, 2013.
  5. ↑ Statistics Canada. "Canada 2006 Census: Hanna - Community Profile". Retrieved 2007-06-11.
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