Michichi | |
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Coordinates: 51°35′07″N 112°32′01″W / 51.58528°N 112.53361°W | |
Country | Canada |
Province | Alberta |
Region | Southern Alberta |
Census division | 5 |
Municipal district | Starland County |
Founded by | Canadian Northern Railway |
Named for | Hand Hills |
Government | |
• Type | Unincorporated |
• Governing body | Starland County Council |
Population (2013)[1] | |
• Total | 34 |
Time zone | UTC−07:00 (MST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−06:00 (MDT) |
Area code(s) | 403, 587, 825 |
Michichi (/mɪˈtʃɪtʃi/) is a hamlet in southern Alberta, Canada, within Starland County.[2] It is located 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) south of Highway 9, approximately 121 kilometres (75 mi) northeast of Calgary.
The name Michichi derives from the Cree word ᒥᒋᐦᒋᕀ (micihciy 'hand'),[3] a reference to the nearby Hand Hills.[4]
Demographics
[edit]The population of Michichi according to the 2013 municipal census conducted by Starland County is 34.[1]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b "Past Census Trackers: 2013 Municipal Censuses". Alberta Population. Retrieved September 25, 2021.
- ^ "Specialized and Rural Municipalities and Their Communities" (PDF). Alberta Municipal Affairs. June 3, 2024. Retrieved June 14, 2024.
- ^ "Search results". Online Cree Dictionary. Retrieved September 29, 2021.
- ^ Hamilton, William (1978). The Macmillan Book of Canadian Place Names. Toronto: Macmillan. p. 29. ISBN 0-7715-9754-1.