Swan Hills, Alberta
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| Town of Swan Hills | |
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| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Alberta |
| Region | Northern Alberta |
| Census division | 17 |
| Municipal District | Big Lakes |
| Incorporated | January 1, 1967 |
| Government | |
| - Mayor | Pamela Marriott |
| - Governing body | Swan Hills Town Council |
| Area | |
| - Total | 25.44 km² (9.8 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,010 m (3,314 ft) |
| Population (2006)[1] | |
| - Total | 1,645 |
| - Density | 64.7/km² (167.6/sq mi) |
| Time zone | MST (UTC-7) |
| Postal code span | T0G 2C0 |
| Area code(s) | 780 |
| Highways | Highway 32 Highway 33 |
| Waterways | Freeman Lake Morse River |
| * first town incorporated in Canada's centennial year, Average annual temperature of 1.1 C | |
| Website: Town of Swan Hills | |
Swan Hills is a town in northern Alberta, Canada. It is located 80 km (50 mi) north of Whitecourt at the junction of Highway 32 and Grizzly Trail. Swan Hills is located in Municipal District of Big Lakes within census Division No. 17, Alberta.
Although considered to be in northern Alberta, it is located near the geographic center of the province.
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[edit] Demographics
In 2006, Swan Hills had a:
- population of 1,645 living in 719 dwellings, a 9.0% decrease from 2001.
- land area of 25.44 km² (9.8 sq mi)
- and a population density of 64.7/km² (167.6/sq mi).[1]
[edit] Economy
The primary industry in Swan Hills is oil and gas, although a hazardous waste disposal plant north of the town is also a local employer. At the height of Swan Hills’ original oil and gas boom, the town peaked at a population of 2,553 in 1979. It has since steadily declined by 900+ people over the past 28 years.
[edit] Educational Institutes
There are several schools in Swan Hills, including:
- Swan Hills Public School
- Northern Lakes, Swan Hills Campus
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ a b Statistics Canada (Census 2006). Swan Hills - Community Profile. Retrieved on 2007-06-13.
[edit] External links
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