| Two Hills | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
| Town of Two Hills | |
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| Motto: Small Town With A Big Future | |
  Two HillsLocation of Two Hills in Alberta | |
| Coordinates: 53°42′54″N 111°44′46″W / 53.71500°N 111.74611°W / 53.71500; -111.74611 | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Region | Central Alberta |
| Census division | 10 |
| Municipal district | County of Two Hills No. 21 |
| Incorporated | |
| • Village | June 4, 1929 |
| • Town | January 1, 1955 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Leonard L. Ewanishan |
| • Governing body | Two Hills Town Council |
| Area | |
| • Land | 3.11 km (1.20 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 603 m (1,978 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 1,416 |
| • Density | 454.7/km (1,178/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
| Postal code span | T0B 4K0 |
| Area code | +1-780 |
| Highways | Highway 36 Highway 45 |
| Waterway | Vermilion River |
| Website | Official website |
Two Hills is a town in central Alberta, Canada. It is approximately 137 km (85 mi) east of Edmonton at the junction of Highway 45 and Highway 36. Two Hills is primarily an agriculture-based community. It was named from the presence of two hills located near the town. Post office established in 1914.
Demographics
In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the Town of Two Hills had a population of 1,416 living in 445 of its 527 total private dwellings, a change of 4.7% from its 2016 population of 1,352. With a land area of 3.11 km (1.20 sq mi), it had a population density of 455.3/km (1,179.2/sq mi) in 2021.
The population of the Town of Two Hills according to its 2017 municipal census is 1,443, a change of 0.8% from its 2012 municipal census population of 1,431.
In the 2016 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the Town of Two Hills recorded a population of 1,352 living in 399 of its 478 total private dwellings, a -2% change from its 2011 population of 1,379. With a land area of 3.38 km (1.31 sq mi), it had a population density of 400.0/km (1,036.0/sq mi) in 2016.
Notable people
- Jackie Armstrong-Homeniuk MLA to the electoral district of Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville in the 30th Alberta Legislature.
See also
References
- "Location and History Profile: Town of Two Hills" (PDF). Alberta Municipal Affairs. October 7, 2016. p. 674. Retrieved October 16, 2016.
- "Municipal Officials Search". Alberta Municipal Affairs. May 9, 2019. Retrieved October 1, 2021.
- ^ "Population and dwelling counts: Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities)". Statistics Canada. February 9, 2022. Retrieved February 9, 2022.
- "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). Retrieved October 9, 2013.
- "Population and dwelling counts: Canada and population centres". Statistics Canada. February 9, 2022. Retrieved February 13, 2022.
- Hamilton, William (1978). The Macmillan Book of Canadian Place Names. Toronto: Macmillan. p. 33. ISBN 0-7715-9754-1.
- 2017 Municipal Affairs Population List (PDF). Alberta Municipal Affairs. ISBN 978-1-4601-3652-2. Retrieved January 13, 2018.
- 2016 Municipal Affairs Population List (PDF). Alberta Municipal Affairs. ISBN 978-1-4601-3127-5. Retrieved January 13, 2018.
- "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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