Wabamun, Alberta
| Wabamun | |
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| Village | |
| Village of Wabamun | |
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| Coordinates: 53°33′28″N 114°28′06″W / 53.55778°N 114.46833°WCoordinates: 53°33′28″N 114°28′06″W / 53.55778°N 114.46833°W | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Region | Edmonton Capital Region |
| Census division | 11 |
| Municipal district | Parkland County |
| Incorporated | |
| • Village | July 18, 1912 |
| • Dissolution | January 1, 1946 |
| • Village | January 1, 1980 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Charlene Smylie |
| • Governing body | Wabamun Village Council |
| Area (2016) | |
| • Land | 3.58 km2 (1.38 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 740 m (2,430 ft) |
| Population (2016) | |
| • Total | 682 |
| • Density | 190.5/km2 (493/sq mi) |
| Time zone | MST (UTC−7) |
| • Summer (DST) | MDT (UTC−6) |
| Area code(s) | +1-780 |
| Highways | Highway 16 |
| Waterway | Wabamun Lake |
| Website | Official website |
Wabamun /ˈwɑːbəmən/ is a village in central Alberta located 67 kilometres (42 mi) west of Edmonton, Canada on Highway 16.
In the 2016 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the Village of Wabamun recorded a population of 682 living in 270 of its 290 total private dwellings, a 3.2% change from its 2011 population of 661. With a land area of 3.58 km2 (1.38 sq mi), it had a population density of 190.5/km2 (493.4/sq mi) in 2016.
In the 2011 Census, the Village of Wabamun had a population of 661 living in 265 of its 295 total dwellings, a 10% change from its 2006 population of 601. With a land area of 3.24 km2 (1.25 sq mi), it had a population density of 204.0/km2 (528.4/sq mi) in 2011.
The population of the Village of Wabamun according to its 2009 municipal census is 662.
In 2006, Wabamun had a population of 601 living in 252 dwellings, a 0.0% increase from 2001. The village has a land area of 3.24 km2 (1.25 sq mi) and a population density of 185.3/km2 (480/sq mi).
The main source of income within Wabamun are power plants located in the area operated by TransAlta Utilities. The power plant within the village was closed down because of increased pressure from environmental agencies and aging. The Wabamun power plant was the subject of heated debate among the residents and cottagers of Wabamun Lake. Due to the lack of a cool–off pond, the water used to cool the internal systems was deposited back into the lake, which enhanced the weed population dramatically. As of March 31, 2010, the plant was taken off the grid and demolished.
A large cabin-going community exists in Wabamun during the summer, while the village is populated year round. Local sites include Wabamun Lake, Waterfront Park, the Wabamun Marina, the 380' pier and world's largest dragonfly. Businesses include 4 restaurants, hardware store, bowling lanes, post office, pharmacy, senior center, realtor, liquor store, market, car wash, laundromat, motel, hotel, Inn, tavern, bottle depot, convenience store, 2 banks, mechanic and a grocery store.
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