Legal, Alberta

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Town of Legal
Location of Legal in Alberta
Town of Legal
Location of Legal in Alberta
Coordinates: 53°56′57″N 113°35′43″W / 53.94917, -113.59528
Country Flag of Canada Canada
Province Flag of Alberta Alberta
Region Edmonton Capital Region
Census division 11
County Sturgeon
Government
 - Governing body Legal Town Council
Area
 - Total 2.55 km² (1 sq mi)
Elevation 705 m (2,313 ft)
Population (2006)[1]
 - Total 1,192
 - Density 466.7/km² (1,208.7/sq mi)
Time zone MST (UTC-7)
Area code(s) -1+780
Highway Highway 651
Waterway Manawan Lake
Website: Town of Legal

Legal (pronounced /ləˈgæl/) is a town in central Alberta, Canada. It is located 42 kilometers (26 mi) north of Edmonton on Highway 651, immediately east of Highway 2.

Legal was founded as a Francophone settlement and is now famous for its French-themed murals.

Legal was also where hockey star Kyle Chipchura went to school and played minor hockey.

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[edit] Demographics

In 2006, Legal had a population of 1,192 living in 424 dwellings, a 12.7% increase from 2001. The town has a land area of 2.55 km² (1 sq mi) and a population density of 466.7/km² (1,208.7/sq mi).[1]

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[edit] References

  1. ^ a b Statistics Canada (Census 2006). Legal - Community Profile. Retrieved on 2007-06-12.

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