Armstrong, British Columbia
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| Motto : Pride - Spirit - Vision | |||
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| Province : | British Columbia | ||
| Regional District : | Regional District of North Okanagan | ||
| Coordinates : | 50 ° 27 ′ N , 119 ° 12 ′ W | ||
| Height : | 370 m | ||
| Area : | 5.22 km² | ||
| Residents : | 5114 (as of 2016) | ||
| Population density : | 979.7 inhabitants / km² | ||
| Time zone : | Mountain Time ( UTC − 7 ) | ||
| Postal code : | V0E | ||
| Foundation : | 1913 ( incorporated ) | ||
| Mayor : | Chris Pieper | ||
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Armstrong is a small town in the northern Okanagan Valley in British Columbia , Canada . The city is about 15 miles north of Vernon and 14 kilometers south of Enderby and is part of the Regional District of North Okanagan .
history
Originally the country was settled by the First Nation . In the area around today's Armstrong lived and live both the Okanagan and the Secwepemc . This is why there are historical references to these here and in the surrounding area. However, the history of the regionally based bands is not particularly well documented.
The settlement was named after William Charles Heaton-Armstrong , a banker who was very important for regional development by financing the Shuswap and Okanagan Railway . It was he who initiated the relocation of the original settlement to the current location. The new location was chosen because there was a branch off the railway line and the previous settlement was off the line. A post office opened in Armstrong on July 1, 1892.
After the Second World War , the place took off again when many Dutch settled here. Along with German, Dutch is still one of the most frequently spoken foreign languages here. In addition to their language, the Dutch also brought the art of cheese-making to the area. The local cheese is well known in Canada.
Demographics
The 2016 census showed Armstrong to have a population of 5,114, after the 2011 census had shown the municipality to have a population of 4,815. The population increased by 5.9% compared to the last census in 2011 and is thus slightly above the provincial average, with a population increase of 5.6%. In the census period from 2006 to 2011, the population in the municipality increased by an above-average 13.5%, while the provincial average only increased by 7.0%.
At the 2016 census, the average age of the residents was 45.9 years, while in the province it was 42.3 years. The median age of the residents was determined to be 48.7 years. The median age of all residents in the province was just 43.0 years in 2016. For the 2011 census, a median age of 46.2 years was determined for the municipality. The median age of the province in 2011 was only 41.9 years. This means that the population here is still significantly older than in the rest of the province, but the gap between the values has decreased.
education
Armstrong is part of School District # 83 - North Okanagan-Shuswap in Salmon Arm . There are various schools in the small town; including two elementary schools , a middle school and a secondary school .
politics
The city was granted local government on March 31, 1913 ( incorporated as City ).
Mayor of the community is Chris Pieper. Together with six other citizens, it forms the council of the small town (council).
economy
One of the most important industries in Armstrong is agriculture and forestry.
The median income of Armstrong employees in 2005 was C $ 22,528, while at the same time the average for the entire province of British Columbia was only C $ 24,867. The difference in income between men (30,554 C $) and women (16,680 C $) is relatively large in Armstrong, which is also reflected in the different pay in the respective main areas of employment (men = manufacturing and forestry; women = accommodation and catering). explained.
traffic
In a north-south direction, Highway 97A passes through the urban area of Armstrong. A Canadian Pacific Railway also passes through the community in a north-south direction.
The city does not have its own airport, but can only be reached via the airports of the surrounding communities.
sons and daughters of the town
- Shyla Stylez (1982-2017), porn actress
Web links
- Armstrong ( English, French ) In: The Canadian Encyclopedia .
- The City website (English)
- Armstrong on britishcolumbia.com (English)
Individual evidence
- ^ Armstrong Community Profile. Census 2016. In: Statistics Canada . January 23, 2017, accessed March 2, 2017 .
- ^ Armstrong Community Profile. Census 2011. In: Statistics Canada . May 31, 2016, accessed March 2, 2017 .
- ^ Schools. School District # 83 - North Okanagan-Shuswap, accessed January 10, 2013 .
- ^ Origin Notes and History. Armstrong. GeoBC , accessed January 10, 2013 .
- ↑ City website: Mayor & Council. City of Armstrong, accessed January 10, 2013 .
- ^ Armstrong Community Facts. BCStats , accessed January 10, 2013 .