Rural municipality in Saskatchewan, Canada
| Wreford No. 280 | |
|---|---|
| Rural municipality | |
| Rural Municipality of Wreford No. 280 | |
 Location of the RM of Wreford No. 280 in Saskatchewan | |
| Coordinates: 51°29′56″N 105°08′20″W / 51.499°N 105.139°W / 51.499; -105.139 | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Saskatchewan |
| Census division | 11 |
| SARM division | 5 |
| Formed | December 12, 1910 |
| Government | |
| • Reeve | Dean Hobman |
| • Governing body | RM of Wreford No. 280 Council |
| • Administrator | Melanie Rich |
| • Office location | Nokomis |
| Area | |
| • Land | 798.55 km (308.32 sq mi) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 135 |
| • Density | 0.2/km (0.5/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CST |
| • Summer (DST) | CST |
| Postal code | S0G 3R0 |
| Area code(s) | 306 and 639 |
| Highway(s) | Highway 15 Highway 20 |
The Rural Municipality of Wreford No. 280 (2016 population: 135) is a rural municipality (RM) in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan within Census Division No. 11 and SARM Division No. 5. Located in the south-central portion of the province, it is north of the city of Regina.
History
The RM of Wreford No. 280 incorporated as a rural municipality on December 12, 1910.
Geography
Communities and localities
The following urban municipalities are surrounded by the RM.
The following unincorporated communities are within the RM.
- Localities
Demographics
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 333 | — |
| 1986 | 281 | −15.6% |
| 1991 | 269 | −4.3% |
| 1996 | 232 | −13.8% |
| 2001 | 210 | −9.5% |
| 2006 | 175 | −16.7% |
| 2011 | 150 | −14.3% |
| 2016 | 135 | −10.0% |
| Source: Statistics Canada via Saskatchewan Bureau of Statistics | ||
In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the RM of Wreford No. 280 had a population of 140 living in 54 of its 76 total private dwellings, a change of 3.7% from its 2016 population of 135. With a land area of 793.3 km (306.3 sq mi), it had a population density of 0.2/km (0.5/sq mi) in 2021.
In the 2016 Census of Population, the RM of Wreford No. 280 recorded a population of 135 living in 59 of its 72 total private dwellings, a -10% change from its 2011 population of 150. With a land area of 798.55 km (308.32 sq mi), it had a population density of 0.2/km (0.4/sq mi) in 2016.
Government
The RM of Wreford No. 280 is governed by an elected municipal council and an appointed administrator that meets on the second Tuesday of every month. The reeve of the RM is Dean Hobman while its administrator is Melanie Rich. The RM's office is located in Nokomis.
Transportation
| Highway | Starting point | Communities | Ending point |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highway 15 | Highway 4 | Nokomis, Hatfield | Highway 16 |
| Highway 20 | Highway 3 | Ambassador, Nokomis | Highway 99 |
See also
References
- "Pre-packaged CSV files - CGN, Canada/Province/Territory (cgn_sk_csv_eng.zip)". Government of Canada. July 24, 2019. Retrieved May 23, 2020.
- ^ "Rural Municipality Incorporations (Alphabetical)". Saskatchewan Ministry of Municipal Affairs. Archived from the original on April 21, 2011. Retrieved May 9, 2020.
- ^ "Municipality Details: RM of Wreford No. 280". Government of Saskatchewan. Retrieved May 21, 2020.
- ^ "Population and dwelling counts, for Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities), 2016 and 2011 censuses – 100% data (Saskatchewan)". Statistics Canada. February 8, 2017. Retrieved May 1, 2020.
- "Saskatchewan Census Population" (PDF). Saskatchewan Bureau of Statistics. Archived from the original (PDF) on September 24, 2015. Retrieved May 9, 2020.
- "Saskatchewan Census Population". Saskatchewan Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved May 9, 2020.
- "Population and dwelling counts: Canada, provinces and territories, census divisions and census subdivisions (municipalities), Saskatchewan". Statistics Canada. February 9, 2022. Retrieved April 13, 2022.
