| Hamlet of Seven Persons | |
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| Coordinates: 49°52′24″N 110°54′23″W / 49.87347°N 110.90630°W | |
| Country |  Canada |
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| Province |  Alberta |
| Census division | No. 1 |
| Municipality | Cypress County |
| Government | |
| - Type | Unincorporated |
| - Governing body | Cypress County Council |
| Area [1] | |
| - Total | 446 km2 (172.2 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 755 m (2,477 ft) |
| Population (2006)[1] | |
| - Total | 747 |
| - Density | 1.7/km2 (4.3/sq mi) |
| - Dwellings | 246 |
| Time zone | MST (UTC-7) |
Seven Persons is a hamlet in Alberta, Canada. It is located at an elevation of 755 meters (2,477 ft), 20 kilometers (12 mi) west of Medicine Hat, on Highway 3.
The hamlet is located in census division No. 1 and in the federal riding of Medicine Hat. It is administered by Cypress County.[2]
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History
It was founded by Cyril Ogston in the 1800s. It was part of the great migration of Mormons leaving the United States in an attempt for religious freedom as the United States created laws that did not let them practice polygamy, a part of their religion at the time.
Demographics
As of 2006, the community had a total population of 747 living in 246 dwellings.[1] With a land area of 446.0 km2 (172.2 sq mi), it has a population density of 1.0/km² (2.6/sq mi).
See also
References
- ^ a b c Industry Canada (2006). "Seven Persons - Community demographics". http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/webarchives/20061104115834/http://broadband.gc.ca/demographic_servlet/community_demographics/4468. Retrieved on 2009-07-01.
- ^ Alberta Municipal Affairs. "Cypress County - County profile". http://www.municipalaffairs.gov.ab.ca/cfml/profiles/data/0376_1.htm. Retrieved on 2009-07-01.
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Coordinates: 49°52′24.5″N 110°54′22.7″W / 49.873472°N 110.906306°W
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