Onoway
Coordinates: 53°42′04″N 114°11′53″W / 53.70111°N 114.19806°W
Onoway is a town in central Alberta, Canada. It is west of Edmonton at the junction of Highway 37 and Highway 43.
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| Town of Onoway | |
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| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Alberta |
| Region | Central Alberta |
| Census division | 13 |
| Municipal district | Lac Ste. Anne County |
| Incorporated[1] | |
| • Village | June 25, 1923 |
| • Town | September 1, 2005 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Dale Krasnow |
| • Governing body | Onoway Town Council |
| Area (2016) | |
| • Land | 3.32 km2 (1.28 sq mi) |
| Population (2016) | |
| • Total | 1,029 |
| • Density | 310.3/km2 (804/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| Postal code span | |
| Highways | Highway 43 Highway 37 |
| Waterway | Lac Ste. Anne Sturgeon River |
| Website | Official website |
The Canadian National Railway tracks run through the town, which is east of Lac Ste. Anne and south of the Sturgeon River. Onoway built and opened a new elementary school, but the fate of the existing school has not yet been confirmed. Every June, Onoway has a fair weekend, called "Heritage Days".
Demographics
In the 2011 Census, the Town of Onoway had a population of 1,039. This was an 18.7% increase from its 2006 population of 875. About 375 of its 403 total houses were occupied. In the 2010 municipal census, there was a population of 1,021.[3]
In 2006, Onoway had a population of 875 living in 355 houses, a 3.3% increase from 2001. The town has a land area of 3.34 km2 (1.29 sq mi) and a population density of 262.4/km2 (680/sq mi).[4]
According to the 2001 census:
- Population: 847 (788 in 1996); 1,036 (2005)
- Land area: 3.34 km²
- Median family income: $37,039
- Average value of private dwelling: $89,847
References
- ↑ "Location and History Profile: Town of Onoway" (PDF). Alberta Municipal Affairs. October 7, 2016. p. 449. Retrieved October 16, 2016.
- ↑ "Municipal Officials Search". Alberta Municipal Affairs. May 24, 2013. Retrieved May 28, 2013.
- ↑ "2010 Official Population List" (PDF). Alberta Municipal Affairs. 2010-09-15. Retrieved 2011-01-19.
- ↑ Statistics Canada (2006). "Onoway - Community Profile". Retrieved 2007-06-12.[dead link]