Irricana
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.
Irricana | |
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Town | |
| Town of Irricana | |
| Motto: Open the Gateway to the Country | |
Irricana | |
| 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 | |
| • Village | June 9, 1911 |
| • Town | June 9, 2005 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Jim Bryson |
| • Governing body | Irricana Town Council |
| Area (2021) | |
| • Land | 3.23 km2 (1.25 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 935 m (3,068 ft) |
| Population (2021) | |
| • Total | 1,179 |
| • Density | 364.6/km2 (944/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
| Postal code span | TOM 1BO |
| Area code(s) | 403, 587, 825, 368 |
| Highway | Highway 9 |
| Waterway | Crossfield Creek |
| Website | Official website |
The name of the town is a portmanteau of the words "irrigation canals", which are found around the Irricana area.
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