Killam, Alberta

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Killam
Town
Town of Killam
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Motto: 
Life without compromise
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Killam
Coordinates: 52°47′26″N111°51′20″W / 52.79056°N 111.85556°W / 52.79056; -111.85556
CountryCanada
Province Alberta
Region Central Alberta
Census division 7
Municipal district Flagstaff County
Incorporated [1]  
   Village December 29, 1906
   Town May 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 zone UTC−7 (MST)
  Summer (DST) UTC−6 (MDT)
Area code -1+780
Highways Highway 13
Highway 36
Waterways Wavy Lake
Iron Creek
Website Official website

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.

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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

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

Government

The mayor of Killam is Ben Kellert. [5]

Notable people

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References

  1. "Location and History Profile: Town of Killam" (PDF). Alberta Municipal Affairs. October 7, 2016. p. 351. Retrieved October 16, 2016.
  2. 1 2 3 "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.
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