Vegreville, Alberta
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| Town of Vegreville | |
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| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Alberta |
| Region | Central Alberta |
| Census division | 10 |
| County | Minburn |
| Government | |
| - Governing body | Vegreville Town Council |
| Area | |
| - Total | 13.49 km² (5.2 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 635 m (2,083 ft) |
| Population (2006)[1] | |
| - Total | 5,519 |
| - Density | 409.1/km² (1,059.6/sq mi) |
| Time zone | MST (UTC-7) |
| Postal code span | |
| Area code(s) | +1-780 |
| Highways | Highway 16 Highway 857 |
| Waterways | Vermilion River |
| Website: Town of Vegreville | |
Vegreville is a town in central Alberta, Canada. It is located 103 km (64 mi) east of Alberta's capital city, Edmonton. The primary economic base of the town is agricultural.
A large percentage of Vegreville's population is of Ukrainian Canadian descent. The world's largest pysanka (Ukrainian Easter egg)[2] was created to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police in 1974 and to celebrate Vegreville's ethnic heritage.
The Town also has a close relationship with 8 Field Engineer Regiment, a Canadian Forces Reserve unit based in Edmonton. The Regiment is the only unit of the Canadian Forces with Freedom of the Town and parades on Remembrance Day in the town.
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[edit] Demographics
In 2001, the town had a population of 5,376, while in 1996, it was 5,337. A total of 2,436 private dwellings were enumerated in 2001, and the median age was 41.2 years.
- Age distribution
- 0 to 19: 26.3%
- 20 to 64: 50.3%
- 65+ : 23.3%
- Mother tongue
- English: 4,030
- French: 80
- Other: 1,030
In 2006, Vegreville had a population of 5,519 living in 2,538 dwellings, a 2.7% increase from 2001. The town has a land area of 13.49 km² (5.2 sq mi) and a population density of 409.1/km² (1,059.6/sq mi).[1]
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ a b Statistics Canada (Census 2006). Vegreville - Community Profile. Retrieved on 2007-06-13.
- ^ Giant Pysanka
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