Michichi
Hamlet
Michichi is located in Alberta
Michichi
Michichi
Location of Michichi
Michichi is located in Canada
Michichi
Michichi
Michichi (Canada)
Coordinates: 51°35′07″N 112°32′01″W / 51.58528°N 112.53361°W / 51.58528; -112.53361
CountryCanada
ProvinceAlberta
RegionSouthern Alberta
Census division5
Municipal districtStarland County
Founded byCanadian Northern Railway
Named forHand Hills
Government
 • TypeUnincorporated
 • Governing bodyStarland County Council
Population
 (2013)[1]
 • Total34
Time zoneUTC−07:00 (MST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−06:00 (MDT)
Area code(s)403, 587, 825

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.

The name Michichi derives from the Cree word ᒥᒋᐦᒋᕀ (micihciy 'hand'),[3] a reference to the nearby Hand Hills.[4]

Demographics

The population of Michichi according to the 2013 municipal census conducted by Starland County is 34.[1]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "Past Census Trackers: 2013 Municipal Censuses". Alberta Population. Retrieved September 25, 2021.
  2. ^ "Specialized and Rural Municipalities and Their Communities" (PDF). Alberta Municipal Affairs. January 12, 2022. Retrieved January 21, 2022.
  3. ^ "Search results". Online Cree Dictionary. Retrieved September 29, 2021.
  4. ^ Hamilton, William (1978). The Macmillan Book of Canadian Place Names. Toronto: Macmillan. p. 29. ISBN 0-7715-9754-1.
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