Killam, Alberta facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Killam
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| Town of Killam | |
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| Motto(s):
Life without compromise
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 Killam
Location in Alberta
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Region | Central Alberta |
| Census division | 7 |
| Municipal district | Flagstaff County |
| Incorporated | |
| • Village | December 29, 1906 |
| • Town | May 1, 1965 |
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| • Land | 6.4 km2 (2.5 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 680 m (2,230 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 918 |
| • Density | 143.5/km2 (372/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
| Area code(s) | -1+780 |
| Highways | Highway 13 Highway 36 |
| Waterways | Wavy Lake Iron Creek |
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.
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/sq mi) in 2021.
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/sq mi) in 2016.
Notable people
- Kevin Martin, curling champion and Olympic gold medalist
- Damien Kurek, Canadian Member of Parliament
- Bill Peters, former NHL coach
