Irricana
Town in Alberta, Canada / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about Irricana?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS
Irricana /ˌɪrɪˈkænə/ is a town in the Calgary Metropolitan Region of Alberta, Canada. Surrounded by Rocky View County, it is adjacent to Highway 9, approximately 53 kilometres (33 mi) northeast of Calgary.
Quick Facts Country, Province ...
Irricana | |
---|---|
Town | |
Town of Irricana | |
Motto: Open the Gateway to the Country | |
Coordinates: 51°19′08″N 113°36′38″W | |
Country | Canada |
Province | Alberta |
Region | Calgary Region |
Census division | 6 |
Municipal district | Rocky View County |
Incorporated[1] | |
• Village | June 9, 1911 |
• Town | June 9, 2005 |
Government | |
• Mayor | Jim Bryson |
• Governing body | Irricana Town Council |
Area (2021)[3] | |
• Land | 3.23 km2 (1.25 sq mi) |
Elevation | 935 m (3,068 ft) |
Population | |
• Total | 1,179 |
• Density | 364.6/km2 (944/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC−7 (MST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
Postal code span | |
Area code(s) | 403, 587, 825, 368 |
Highway | Highway 9 |
Waterway | Crossfield Creek |
Website | Official website |
Close
The name of the town is a portmanteau of the words "irrigation canals", which are found around the Irricana area.[5]