Tilley, Alberta

Tilley is a hamlet in southern Alberta, Canada. It is located within the County of Newell approximately 22 km southeast of the City of Brooks and 78 km northwest of the City of Medicine Hat.

Tilley
Hamlet
Hamlet of Tilley
Tilley
Location of Tilley
Coordinates: 50°27′8″N 111°39′27″W
Country Canada
Province Alberta
RegionSouthern Alberta
Census DivisionNo. 2
Municipal districtCounty of Newell
Founded1910[1]
Incorporated (village)May 9, 1940[2]
DissolvedAugust 31, 2013[3]
Government
 • Governing bodyCounty of Newell Council
Area
 (2011)[4]
 • Total0.68 km2 (0.26 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)[4]
 • Total352
 • Density514.8/km2 (1,333/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-7 (MST)
Postal Code
T0J 3K0
Area code(s)+1-403
HighwaysTrans-Canada Highway 876

History

Founded in 1910 during the construction of the Canadian Pacific Railway main line,[1] Tilley was incorporated as a village on May 9, 1940.[2] It dissolved from village status on August 31, 2013 to become a hamlet under the jurisdiction of the County of Newell.[3]

Demographics

As a designated place in the 2016 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Tilley recorded a population of 364 living in 139 of its 149 total private dwellings, a change of 3.4% from its 2011 population of 352. With a land area of 0.7 km2 (0.27 sq mi), it had a population density of 520.0/km2 (1,346.8/sq mi) in 2016.[5]

In the 2011 Census, Tilley had a population of 352 living in 134 of its 146 total dwellings, a -7.6% change from its 2006 population of 381. With a land area of 0.68 km2 (0.26 sq mi), it had a population density of 517.6/km2 (1,340.7/sq mi) in 2011.[4]

The population of Tilley according to its 2007 municipal census is 405.[6]

Historical population
YearPop.±%
1941 189—    
1946 189+0.0%
1951 259+37.0%
1956 240−7.3%
1961 245+2.1%
1966 257+4.9%
1971 254−1.2%
1976 347+36.6%
1981 311−10.4%
1986 362+16.4%
1991 322−11.0%
1996 368+14.3%
2001 422+14.7%
2006 381−9.7%
2011 352−7.6%
2016 364+3.4%
2011 count revised from original tabulation. Sources:

Economy

Tilley's main industries are agriculture (irrigated crop farming and livestock operations) and petroleum.[7]

Attractions

Amenities within Tilley include an arena, a curling rink, a community hall, and three parks.[8]

Education

Tilley Public School, operated by Grasslands Public Schools,[9] serves students in kindergarten through grade 9.[10]

See also

References
  1. "A Brief History of the Village of Tilley". Village of Tilley. Retrieved August 18, 2013.
  2. "Village of Tilley: Location and History Profile". Alberta Municipal Affairs. August 16, 2013. Retrieved August 18, 2013.
  3. "O.C. 250/2013". Alberta Queen's Printer. August 13, 2013. Retrieved August 18, 2013.
  4. "Population and dwelling counts, for Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities), 2011 and 2006 censuses (Alberta)". Statistics Canada. 2012-02-08. Retrieved 2012-02-08.
  5. "Population and dwelling counts, for Canada, provinces and territories, and designated places, 2016 and 2011 censuses – 100% data (Alberta)". Statistics Canada. February 8, 2017. Retrieved February 13, 2017.
  6. Alberta Municipal Affairs (2009-09-15). "Alberta 2009 Official Population List" (PDF). Retrieved 2010-09-12.
  7. "About Tilley". Village of Tilley. Retrieved 2012-03-29.
  8. "Community Living". Village of Tilley. Retrieved 2012-03-29.
  9. "Tilley School". Grasslands Public Schools. Retrieved 2012-03-29.
  10. "Education". Village of Tilley. Retrieved 2012-03-29.
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