Mirror, Alberta
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| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Alberta |
| Census division | No. 8 |
| Municipal district | Lacombe County |
| Area[1] | |
| • Total | 2.34 km2 (0.90 sq mi) |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
| • Total | 468 |
| • Density | 200/km2 (520/sq mi) |
| Time zone | MST (UTC-7) |
Mirror is a hamlet in central Alberta, Canada within Lacombe County.[2] It is located at the junction of Highway 50 and Highway 21, approximately 42 km (26 mi) east of Lacombe.
It was named for The Daily Mirror of London, England.[citation needed]
Originally founded in 1870, Mirror incorporated as a village on July 12, 1912 and remained a village until January 1, 2004, when it dissolved to become a hamlet under the jurisdiction of Lacombe County.[3]
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Demographics
As a designated place in the 2011 Census, Mirror had a population of 468 living in 225 of its 256 total dwellings, a -2.7% change from its 2006 population of 481. With a land area of 2.34 km2 (0.90 sq mi), it had a population density of 200.0/km2 (518.0/sq mi) in 2011.[1]
The population of Mirror according to Lacombe County's 2008 municipal census is 432.[4]
Amenities
The Mirror & District Museum[5] is located in the community. Other amenities include a public library and a school. Buffalo Lake is located east of the community.
See also
References
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