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{{Short description|Municipality in Alberta, Canada (est. 1910)}}
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'''Carmangay''' ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|k|ɑːr|m|ə|n|g|eɪ}} {{respell|KAR|mən|gay}})<ref>{{Citation| author = The Canadian Press| author-link = The Canadian Press| title = The Canadian Press Stylebook| place = Toronto| publisher = [[The Canadian Press]]| edition = 18th| year = 2017}}</ref> is a village in [[southern Alberta]], [[Canada]]. It is located {{convert|62|km|mi}} north of [[Lethbridge, Alberta|Lethbridge]] and {{convert|150|km|mi}} south of [[Calgary]], along the [[Canadian Pacific Railway]], east of [[Alberta Highway 23|Highway 23]]. It takes its name from C.W. Carman, who bought {{convert|1500|acre|km2}} at $3.50 per acre to grow wheat in 1904, and his wife, Gertrude Gay.<ref>{{cite book|last=Carmangay and District History Book Committee|title=Bridging the Years : Carmangay and district|year=1968|publisher=Southern Printing Company Limited|location=Lethbridge, Alberta|page=4|url=http://www.ourfutureourpast.ca/loc_hist/page.aspx?id=250938}}{{Dead link|date=July 2020 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
'''Carmangay''' ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|k|ɑːr|m|ə|n|g|eɪ}} {{respell|KAR|mən|gay}})<ref>{{Citation| author = The Canadian Press| author-link = The Canadian Press| title = The Canadian Press Stylebook| place = Toronto| publisher = [[The Canadian Press]]| edition = 18th| year = 2017}}</ref> is a village in [[southern Alberta]], Canada. It is located {{convert|62|km|mi}} north of [[Lethbridge]] and {{convert|150|km|mi}} south of [[Calgary]], along the [[Canadian Pacific Railway]], east of [[Alberta Highway 23|Highway 23]]. It takes its name from C.W. Carman, who bought {{convert|1500|acre|km2}} at $3.50 per acre to grow wheat in 1904, and his wife, Gertrude Gay.<ref>{{cite book|last=Carmangay and District History Book Committee|title=Bridging the Years : Carmangay and district|year=1968|publisher=Southern Printing Company Limited|location=Lethbridge, Alberta|page=4|url=http://www.ourfutureourpast.ca/loc_hist/page.aspx?id=250938}}{{Dead link|date=July 2020 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>


== History ==
== History ==
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== Demographics ==
== Demographics ==
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In the [[2021 Canadian census|2021 Census of Population]] conducted by [[Statistics Canada]], the Village of Carmangay had a population of 269 living in 127 of its 147 total private dwellings, a change of {{percentage|{{#expr:269-242}}|242|1}} from its 2016 population of 242. With a land area of {{cvt|1.8|km2}}, it had a population density of {{Pop density|269|1.8|km2|sqmi|prec=1}} in 2021.<ref name=2021census>{{cite web | url=https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/t1/tbl1/en/tv.action?pid=9810000202&geocode=A000248 | title=Population and dwelling counts: Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities) | publisher=[[Statistics Canada]] | date=February 9, 2022 | accessdate=February 9, 2022}}</ref>
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The population of the Village Carmangay of according to its [[Alberta municipal censuses, 2017|2017 municipal census]] is 250,<ref name=2017MAPL>{{cite web | url=http://www.municipalaffairs.alberta.ca/documents/2017%20MAPL%20Final.pdf | title=2017 Municipal Affairs Population List | publisher=[[Alberta Municipal Affairs]] | isbn=978-1-4601-3652-2 | access-date=January 13, 2018}}</ref> a change of {{percentage|{{#expr:250-262}}|262|1}} from its [[Alberta municipal censuses, 2013|2013 municipal census]] population of 262.<ref name=2016MAPL>{{cite web | url=http://www.municipalaffairs.alberta.ca/documents/2016_Municipal_Affairs_Population_List.pdf | title=2016 Municipal Affairs Population List | publisher=[[Alberta Municipal Affairs]] | isbn=978-1-4601-3127-5 | access-date=January 13, 2018}}</ref>


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The population of the Village Carmangay of according to its [[Alberta municipal censuses, 2017|2017 municipal census]] is 250,<ref name=2017MAPL>{{cite web | url=http://www.municipalaffairs.alberta.ca/documents/2017%20MAPL%20Final.pdf | title=2017 Municipal Affairs Population List | publisher=[[Alberta Municipal Affairs]] | isbn=978-1-4601-3652-2 | access-date=January 13, 2018}}</ref> a change of {{percentage|{{#expr:250-262}}|262|1}} from its [[Alberta municipal censuses, 2013|2013 municipal census]] population of 262.<ref name=2016MAPL>{{cite web | url=http://www.municipalaffairs.alberta.ca/documents/2016_Municipal_Affairs_Population_List.pdf | title=2016 Municipal Affairs Population List | publisher=[[Alberta Municipal Affairs]] | isbn=978-1-4601-3127-5 | access-date=January 13, 2018}}</ref>
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In the [[Canada 2016 Census|2016 Census of Population]] conducted by [[Statistics Canada]], the Village of Carmangay recorded a population of 242 living in 121 of its 135 total private dwellings, a {{percentage|{{#expr:242-367}}|367|1}} change from its 2011 population of 367. With a land area of {{convert|1.86|km2|sqmi|abbr=on}}, it had a population density of {{Pop density|242|1.86|km2|sqmi|prec=1}} in 2016.<ref name=2016censusABmunis>{{cite web | url=http://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2016/dp-pd/hlt-fst/pd-pl/Table.cfm?Lang=Eng&T=302&SR=1&S=86&O=A&RPP=9999&PR=48 | title=Population and dwelling counts, for Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities), 2016 and 2011 censuses – 100% data (Alberta) | publisher=[[Statistics Canada]] | date=February 8, 2017 | access-date=February 8, 2017}}</ref>


In the [[Canada 2011 Census|2011 Census]], the Village of Carmangay had a population of 367 living in 120 of its 143 total dwellings, a 9.2% change from its 2006 population of 336. With a land area of {{convert|1.86|km2|sqmi|abbr=on}}, it had a population density of {{Pop density|367|1.86|km2|sqmi|prec=1}} in 2011.<ref name=2011censusABmunis>{{cite web | url=http://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2011/dp-pd/hlt-fst/pd-pl/Table-Tableau.cfm?LANG=Eng&T=302&SR=1&S=51&O=A&RPP=9999&PR=48&CMA=0 | title=Population and dwelling counts, for Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities), 2011 and 2006 censuses (Alberta) | publisher=Statistics Canada | date=February 8, 2012 | access-date=February 8, 2012}}</ref>
In the [[Canada 2016 Census|2016 Census of Population]] conducted by Statistics Canada, the Village of Carmangay recorded a population of 242 living in 121 of its 135 total private dwellings, a {{percentage|{{#expr:242-367}}|367|1}} change from its 2011 population of 367. With a land area of {{convert|1.86|km2|sqmi|abbr=on}}, it had a population density of {{Pop density|242|1.86|km2|sqmi|prec=1}} in 2016.<ref name=2016censusABmunis>{{cite web | url=http://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2016/dp-pd/hlt-fst/pd-pl/Table.cfm?Lang=Eng&T=302&SR=1&S=86&O=A&RPP=9999&PR=48 | title=Population and dwelling counts, for Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities), 2016 and 2011 censuses – 100% data (Alberta) | publisher=[[Statistics Canada]] | date=February 8, 2017 | access-date=February 8, 2017}}</ref>


== Wind farm ==
== Wind farm ==
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{{Adjacent communities
{{Canadian City Geographic Location (8-way)
|Centre = Carmangay
|Centre = Carmangay
|Northwest = [[Nanton, Alberta|Nanton]]
|Northwest = [[Nanton, Alberta|Nanton]]
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|Southeast = [[Lethbridge, Alberta|Lethbridge]]
|Southeast = [[Lethbridge, Alberta|Lethbridge]]
|South = [[Nobleford, Alberta|Nobleford]]
|South = [[Nobleford, Alberta|Nobleford]]
|Southwest = [[Fort Macleod, Alberta|Fort Macleod]]
|Southwest = [[Fort Macleod]]
|West = [[Claresholm, Alberta|Claresholm]]
|West = [[Claresholm, Alberta|Claresholm]]
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[[Category:Villages in Alberta]]
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Carmangay
Village
Village of Carmangay
Carmangay is located in Alberta
Carmangay
Carmangay
Location of Carmangay in Alberta
Carmangay is located in Canada
Carmangay
Carmangay
Carmangay (Canada)
Coordinates: 50°07′46″N 113°06′41″W / 50.12944°N 113.11139°W / 50.12944; -113.11139
CountryCanada
ProvinceAlberta
RegionSouthern Alberta
Census division5
Municipal districtVulcan County
Incorporated[1] 
 • VillageJanuary 20, 1910
 •  TownMarch 17, 1911
 • VillageMarch 4, 1936
Government
 • MayorStacy Hovde
 • Governing bodyCarmangay Village Council
Area
 (2021)[2]
 • Land1.8 km2 (0.7 sq mi)
Elevation
935 m (3,068 ft)
Population
 (2021)[2]
 • Total269
 • Density149.6/km2 (387/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC−7 (MST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−6 (MDT)
Forward sortation area
T0L 0N0
Area code(s)403, 587, 825
HighwayHighway 23
WaterwayLittle Bow River
WebsiteOfficial website

Carmangay (/ˈkɑːrmənɡeɪ/ KAR-mən-gay)[3] is a village in southern Alberta, Canada. It is located 62 kilometres (39 mi) north of Lethbridge and 150 kilometres (93 mi) south of Calgary, along the Canadian Pacific Railway, east of Highway 23. It takes its name from C.W. Carman, who bought 1,500 acres (6.1 km2) at $3.50 per acre to grow wheat in 1904, and his wife, Gertrude Gay.[4]

History

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Carmangay is the site of the Carmangay Tipi Rings, an archeological tipi ring site. The site does not have much archaeological material, though there has been enough to date it to 200–1700 AD.[5]

Demographics

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In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the Village of Carmangay had a population of 269 living in 127 of its 147 total private dwellings, a change of 11.2% from its 2016 population of 242. With a land area of 1.8 km2 (0.69 sq mi), it had a population density of 149.4/km2 (387.1/sq mi) in 2021.[2]

The population of the Village Carmangay of according to its 2017 municipal census is 250,[6] a change of -4.6% from its 2013 municipal census population of 262.[7]

In the 2016 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the Village of Carmangay recorded a population of 242 living in 121 of its 135 total private dwellings, a -34.1% change from its 2011 population of 367. With a land area of 1.86 km2 (0.72 sq mi), it had a population density of 130.1/km2 (337.0/sq mi) in 2016.[8]

Wind farm

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In 2013, Enbridge and EDF began construction on a 300 MW wind farm east of the Village of Carmangay. 166 wind turbines were constructed at the site, with over 300 workers on the project. The Blackspring Ridge Wind Project was completed in May 2014.[9]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Location and History Profile: Village of Carmangay" (PDF). Alberta Municipal Affairs. October 14, 2016. p. 127. Retrieved October 17, 2016.
  2. ^ a b c "Population and dwelling counts: Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities)". Statistics Canada. February 9, 2022. Retrieved February 9, 2022.
  3. ^ The Canadian Press (2017), The Canadian Press Stylebook (18th ed.), Toronto: The Canadian Press
  4. ^ Carmangay and District History Book Committee (1968). Bridging the Years : Carmangay and district. Lethbridge, Alberta: Southern Printing Company Limited. p. 4.[permanent dead link]
  5. ^ Bryan, Liz. Stone by stone: exploring ancient sites on the Canadian plains (Second ed.). Surrey, British Columbia. p. 85. ISBN 978-1-77203-051-8. OCLC 909085486.
  6. ^ "2017 Municipal Affairs Population List" (PDF). Alberta Municipal Affairs. ISBN 978-1-4601-3652-2. Retrieved January 13, 2018.
  7. ^ "2016 Municipal Affairs Population List" (PDF). Alberta Municipal Affairs. ISBN 978-1-4601-3127-5. Retrieved January 13, 2018.
  8. ^ "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.
  9. ^ "Blackspring Ridge". Retrieved 2017-04-22.
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