Arran–Elderslie

Arran–Elderslie
Municipality (lower-tier)
Municipality of Arran–Elderslie
1st Avenue, Chesley
Arran–Elderslie
Location in southern Ontario
Coordinates: 44°24′N 81°12′W / 44.400°N 81.200°W / 44.400; -81.200Coordinates: 44°24′N 81°12′W / 44.400°N 81.200°W / 44.400; -81.200
Country  Canada
Province  Ontario
County Bruce
Government
 • Mayor Paul Eagleson
 • Federal riding Bruce—Grey—Owen Sound
 • Prov. riding Bruce—Grey—Owen Sound
Area[1]
 • Land 460.13 km2 (177.66 sq mi)
Elevation 254 m (833 ft)
Population (2011)[2]
 • Total 6,810
 • Density 14.8/km2 (38/sq mi)
Time zone UTC-5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
Postal Code N0G
Area code(s) 519 and 226
Website www.arran-elderslie.com

The Municipality of Arran–Elderslie is a township in Bruce County in Western Ontario, Canada. The township is located at the headwaters of the Sauble River, and the Saugeen River forms the northwestern boundary.

Communities

Allenford

The township comprises the communities of Allenford, Arkwright, Arranvale, Burgoyne, Chesley, Dobbinton, Dreamland, Dunblane, Ellengowan, Elsinore, Gillies Hill, Invermay, Kelly's Corners, Lockerby, Mount Hope, Paisley, Salem, Salisbury, Tara, Vesta and Williscroft.

Demographics

Canada census – Arran–Elderslie community profile
2011 2006
Population: 6810 (0.9% from 2006) 6,747 (2.6% from 2001)
Land area: 460.13 km2 (177.66 sq mi) 460.13 km2 (177.66 sq mi)
Population density: 14.8/km2 (38/sq mi) 14.7/km2 (38/sq mi)
Median age: 40.7 (M: 39.7, F: 41.5) 41.2 (M: 40.6, F: 41.7)
Total private dwellings: 2941 2,791
Median household income: $43,803
References: 2011[1] 2006[3] earlier[4]

Population trend:[5]

  • Population in 2006: 6747
  • Population in 2001: 6577
  • Population total in 1996: 6851
    • Arran (township): 1707
    • Chesley (town): 1904
    • Elderslie (township): 1231
    • Paisley (village): 1106
    • Tara (village): 903
  • Population in 1991:
    • Arran (township): 1690
    • Chesley (town): 1852
    • Elderslie (township): 1219
    • Paisley (village): 1102
    • Tara (village): 848

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "2011 Community Profiles". Canada 2011 Census. Statistics Canada. July 5, 2013. Retrieved 2012-08-09.
  2. ↑ "Arran-Elderslie census profile". 2011 Census of Population. Statistics Canada. Retrieved 2012-08-09.
  3. ↑ "2006 Community Profiles". Canada 2006 Census. Statistics Canada. March 30, 2011. Retrieved 2009-02-24.
  4. ↑ "2001 Community Profiles". Canada 2001 Census. Statistics Canada. February 17, 2012.
  5. ↑ Statistics Canada: 1996, 2001, 2006 census

  • "Arran-Elderslie". Geographical Names Data Base. Natural Resources Canada. Retrieved 2010-06-24.
  • "Toporama - Topographic Map Sheet3 41A6, 41A11". Atlas of Canada. Natural Resources Canada. Archived from the original on 2010-08-31. Retrieved 2010-06-24.


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