Carmangay, Alberta

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Carmangay
Location of Carmangay
Location of Carmangay
Coordinates: 50°07′54.1″N 113°06′49.3″W / 50.131694, -113.113694
Country Flag of Canada Canada
Province Flag of Alberta Alberta
Region Southern Alberta
Census division 5
County Vulcan
Government
 - Mayor Art Cogdale
 - Governing body Carmangay Village Council
Area
 - Total 1.86 km² (0.7 sq mi)
Elevation 935 m (3,068 ft)
Population (2006)[1]
 - Total 336
 - Density 180.5/km² (467.5/sq mi)
Time zone MST (UTC-7)
Postal code span
Highway Highway 23
Waterway Little Bow River

Carmangay is a village in Southern Alberta, Canada. It is located 62 kilometers (39 mi) north of Lethbridge and 150 kilometers (93 mi) south of Calgary, along the Canadian Pacific Railway, east of Highway 23.

Carmangay is the site of the Carmangay Tipi Rings - archeological site, documenting the existence of Clovis people as far back as 11,000 years in this area.[2]

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In 2006, Carmangay had a population of 336 living in 128 dwellings, a 31.8% increase from 2001. The village has a land area of 1.86 km² (0.7 sq mi) and a population density of 180.5 inhabitants per square kilometer.[1]

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