Killam, Alberta

Killam is a town in central Alberta, Canada. It is located in Flagstaff County, east of Camrose at the junction of Highway 13 and Veterans Memorial Highway, Highway 36. Killam is located in a rich agricultural area and is a local hub for trade. It is considered the agricultural hub of Flagstaff County.

Killam
Town
Town of Killam
Motto: 
Life without compromise
Killam is located in Alberta
Killam
Killam
Coordinates: 52°47′26″N 111°51′20″W
CountryCanada
ProvinceAlberta
RegionCentral Alberta
Census division7
Municipal districtFlagstaff County
Incorporated[1] 
 • VillageDecember 29, 1906
 • TownMay 1, 1965
Government
 • MayorBen Kellert
 • Governing bodyKillam Town Council
Area
 (2021)[2]
 • Land6.4 km2 (2.5 sq mi)
Elevation
[3]
680 m (2,230 ft)
Population
 (2021)[2]
 • Total918
 • Density143.5/km2 (372/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC−7 (MST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−6 (MDT)
Area code-1+780
HighwaysHighway 13
Highway 36
WaterwaysWavy Lake
Iron Creek
WebsiteOfficial website

Demographics

In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the Town of Killam had a population of 918 living in 398 of its 442 total private dwellings, a change of -7.2% from its 2016 population of 989. With a land area of 6.4 km2 (2.5 sq mi), it had a population density of 143.4/km2 (371.5/sq mi) in 2021.[2]

In the 2016 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the Town of Killam recorded a population of 989 living in 380 of its 415 total private dwellings, a 0.8% change from its 2011 population of 981. With a land area of 6.75 km2 (2.61 sq mi), it had a population density of 146.5/km2 (379.5/sq mi) in 2016.[4]

Government

Killam currently is in the midst of a by-election, though there is only one candidate for mayor. Richard Krys.[5]

Notable people

See also

References
  1. "Location and History Profile: Town of Killam" (PDF). Alberta Municipal Affairs. October 7, 2016. p. 351. Retrieved October 16, 2016.
  2. "Population and dwelling counts: Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities)". Statistics Canada. February 9, 2022. Retrieved February 9, 2022.
  3. "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). Archived from the original (PDF) on September 24, 2015. Retrieved October 8, 2013.
  4. "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.
  5. https://www.town.killam.ab.ca/index-pages/news/may-13-2024-byelection-date
  6. "Bill Peters - Ice Hockey Coach".
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