Wimborne is a
hamlet
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in
southern Alberta
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, Canada within
Kneehill County
Kneehill County is a municipal district in central Alberta, Canada within Census Division No. 5.
History
''"The municipal history of Kneehill County began in when"'' ic''"the Rural Municipality of Roach formed in 1913... In 1945, the Munici ...
. It is located approximately southeast of
Red Deer
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. It has an elevation of .
The hamlet was probably named for
Wimborne Minster
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in
Dorset
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, England.
Demographics
In the
2021 Census of Population
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conducted by
Statistics Canada
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, Wimborne had a population of 15 living in 12 of its 14 total private dwellings, a change of from its 2016 population of 20. With a land area of , it had a population density of in 2021.
As a designated place in the
2016 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Wimborne had a population of 20 living in 14 of its 14 total private dwellings, a change of from its 2011 population of 31. With a land area of , it had a population density of in 2016.
Wimborne Days
An annual event that centers around the heritage of community building. Every year, the town and its community gathers to participate in events such as: lawnmower races, miniature golf, fireworks, BBQ and bouncy castle, along with other festivities. This event occurs on July 1 (a.k.a. Canada Day).
See also
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List of communities in Alberta
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List of designated places in Alberta
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List of hamlets in Alberta
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References
Designated places in Alberta
Hamlets in Alberta
Kneehill County
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