Hanna, Alberta

Hanna
Town
Town of Hanna
Hanna Location of Hanna in Alberta
Coordinates:
Country	Canada
Province	Alberta
Region	Southern Alberta
Census division	4
Special Area	No. 2
Government
• Mayor	Chris Warwick
• Governing body	Hanna Town Council
Area (2011)
• Total	8.56 km2 (3.31 sq mi)
Elevation	785 m (2,575 ft)
Population (2011)
• Total	2,673
• Density	312.4/km2 (809/sq mi)
Time zone	MST (UTC-7)
Postal code span	T0J 1P0
Highway	Highway 9
Website	Official website

Hanna /ˈhænə/ is a town in east-central Alberta, Canada.

Demographics

In the 2011 Census, the Town of Hanna had a population of 2,673 living in 1,208 of its 1,317 total dwellings, a -6.1% change from its 2006 population of 2,847. With a land area of 8.56 km² (3.31 sq mi), it had a population density of 312.3/km² (808.8/sq mi) in 2011.

In 2006, Hanna had a population of 2,847 living in 1,295 dwellings, a 4.7% decrease from 2001. The town has a land area of 8.39 km² (3.24 sq mi) and a population density of 339.1/km² (878/sq mi).

Economy

The town's main industries are agriculture, oil production, tourism, and coal mining. It is the centre of a large trading area called Short Grass County and is the home of approximately 200 businesses.

Government

The mayor of the town is Chris Warwick.

Notable people

• Shirley McClellan, former provincial politician
• Lanny McDonald, former professional hockey player and member of the NHL Hall of Fame
• Members of the rock band Nickelback
• Blake Nill, former professional football player
• Jim Nill, former professional hockey player
• Milt Pahl, former provincial politician
• Marjorie Willison, author and radio personality