Holden, Alberta

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
Holden
Village
Village of Holden
Main street
Motto(s): 
Share the Charm of Country Living
Holden
Coordinates: 53°13′59″N 112°14′6″W
Country Canada
Province Alberta
RegionCentral Alberta
Census DivisionNo. 10
Municipal districtBeaver County
Incorporated[1] 
 • VillageApril 14, 1909
Government
 • MayorDouglas Hanson
 • Governing bodyHolden Village Council
 • CAOSherry Garbe
Area
 (2016)[3]
 • Land1.74 km2 (0.67 sq mi)
Elevation
686 m (2,251 ft)
Population
 (2016)[3]
 • Total350
 • Density200.9/km2 (520/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-7 (MST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-6 (MDT)
Postal Code
T0B 2C0
Area code(s)780
Highways14
855
WaterwaysCreeks in the area form the head of Vermilion River
WebsiteOfficial website

Demographics

In the 2016 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the Village of Holden recorded a population of 350 living in 146 of its 167 total private dwellings, a change of -8.1% from its 2011 population of 381. With a land area of 1.74 km2 (0.67 sq mi), it had a population density of 201.1/km2 (521.0/sq mi) in 2016.[3]

In the 2011 Census, the Village of Holden had a population of 381 living in 182 of its 213 total dwellings, a change of -4.3% 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.[4]

Notable people

See also

References
  1. "Location and History Profile: Village of Holden" (PDF). Alberta Municipal Affairs. October 21, 2016. p. 372. Retrieved October 23, 2016.
  2. "Municipal Officials Search". Alberta Municipal Affairs. September 22, 2017. Retrieved September 25, 2017.
  3. "Population and dwelling counts, for Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities), 2016 and 2011 censuses – 100% data (Alberta)". Statistics Canada. February 8, 2017. Retrieved February 8, 2017.
  4. "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.
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