Michichi (/mɪˈtʃiːtʃiː/) 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.
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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 |
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. January 12, 2022. Retrieved January 21, 2022.
- ^ "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.
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