Onoway is a town in central Alberta

Central Alberta

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, Canada

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. It is located west of Edmonton at the junction of Highway 37 and Highway 43.

The Canadian National Railway

Canadian National Railway

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 tracks run through the town, which is situated immediately east of Lac Ste. Anne

Lac Ste. Anne (Alberta)

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 and south of the Sturgeon River

Sturgeon River (Alberta)

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. Onoway built and opened a new Elementary school, but the fate of the existing school has not yet been confirmed. Every June, Onoway has a fair weekend, called "Heritage Days".

Demographics

The population of the Town of Onoway according to its 2010 municipal census is 1,021.

In 2006, Onoway had a population of 875 living in 355 dwellings

House

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, a 3.3% increase from 2001. The town has a land area of 3.34 km² (1.3 sq mi) and a population density

Population density

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 of 262.4 /km2.

According to the 2001 census:

• Population: 847 (788 in 1996); 1,036 (2005)
• Land area: 3.34 km²
• Median family income: $37,039
• Average value of private dwelling: $89,847

External links

• Town of Onoway