| Thorhild | |
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| — Hamlet — | |
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| Coordinates: | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Region | Central Alberta |
| Census Division | No. 13 |
| Municipal district | County of Thorhild No. 7 |
| Government | |
| • Governing body | County of Thorhild No. 7 Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.67 km2 (0.6 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 650 m (2,133 ft) |
| Population (2006)[1] | |
| • Total | 505 |
| Time zone | MST (UTC-7) |
| Highways | 18 827 |
| Waterways | Kennedy Creek |
Thorhild is a hamlet in Alberta, Canada within the County of Thorhild No. 7.[2] It is located at the intersection of Highway 18 and Highway 827, approximately 86 kilometres (53 mi) north of the City of Edmonton.
Thorhild was formerly a village until April 1, 2009 when it dissolved and became a hamlet within the County of Thorhild No. 7.[3] It originally incorporated as a village on December 31, 1949.[4]
In 2006, Thorhild had a population of 505 living in 254 dwellings, a 9.3% increase from 2001. The village had a land area of 1.67 km2 (0.64 sq mi) and a population density of 302.3 /km2 (783 /sq mi).[1]
The actor Leslie Nielsen is a former resident of Thorhild.