Langham, Saskatchewan

Town in Saskatchewan, Canada

Town in Saskatchewan, Canada

Langham

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Town of Langham

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Langham

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Langham

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Coordinates: 52°22′N 106°58′W﻿ / ﻿52.37°N 106.97°W﻿ / 52.37; -106.97
Country| Canada
Province| Saskatchewan
Founded| 1904
Post office established| 1905-09-01
Town Incorporated| 1907
Government

• Mayor| Gary Epp [1]
• Governing body| Langham Town Council
Area

• Land| 4.27 km2 (1.65 sq mi)
Population

(2021)

• Total

| 1,518
• Density| 355.1/km2 (920/sq mi)
Time zone| CST
Postal code|

S0K 2L0

Area code| 306
Highways| Highway 16
Website| Official website
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Langham is a town in Saskatchewan, Canada. It is on Highway 16, surrounded by the Rural Municipality of Corman Park No. 344, and about 35 kilometres (22 mi) northwest of the city of Saskatoon. The 2011 census reported a population of 1,290, with 489 homes in the community.

Originally, the area was primarily settled by Mennonites. Langham was named after E. Langham, a purchasing agent for the Canadian National Railway. Langham was founded in 1904 with the building of a rail line between Saskatoon and Edmonton, Alberta. Langham was declared a village in 1906, and became a town in 1907.

## Schools

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There are two public schools serving the children of Langham and area. Approximately 150 Grades K to 5 students attend Langham Elementary School, while approximately 210 Grades 6 to 12 students attend Walter W Brown High School. Both schools are part of Prairie Spirit School Division, which includes communities that surround the city of Saskatoon. Li'l Vikings Preschool opened in 2017, serving pre-school aged children.

## Economy

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The town's economy is based on commuters to the nearby city, and on agriculture. There are a number of local businesses, which include a general car maintenance and repair shop, insurance services, an autobody repair shop, a financial institution, a restaurant, daycares, gas bar, and income tax services.

## Entertainment and attractions

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Heritage Museum and Library
in former CNR station

Langham is home to a branch of the Wheatland Regional Library, which is open throughout the year, offering story time programs for young children.

The Langham & District Heritage Village & Museum is open from early May to September 30. The museum's purpose is to showcase and preserve the artifacts that show the history and development of Langham and District. River Valley RV Park has 31 fully serviced campsites and is located on the edge of Langham. River Ridge Trails are approximately 5km north of Langham, and offers walking and biking trails and groomed ski trails.

## Activities

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The Summer Activities Program occurs around town from early July until late August. Sporting, crafting, and social events happen throughout the summer. Community sport activities include hockey, curling, figure skating, soccer, softball, and slow-pitch. Langham is also home to a splash pad.

## Churches

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Langham offers one of the highest numbers of churches per capita in Canada.[4] Churches in Langham include the St. Mark Catholic Church, Knox United Church, Langham Mennonite Fellowship (formerly Zoar Mennonite Church), Langham Evangelical Bible Church, First Sask. Lutheran Church, and the Emmanuel Church.

## Demographics

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In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Langham had a population of 1,518 living in 554 of its 589 total private dwellings, a change of 1.5% from its 2016 population of 1,496. With a land area of 4.27 km2 (1.65 sq mi), it had a population density of 355.5/km2 (920.7/sq mi) in 2021.[5]

Canada census – Langham community profile

| 2021| 2016| 2011

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Population| 1,518 (+1.5% from 2016)| 1,496 (16.0% from 2011)| 1,290 (15.2% from 2006)
Land area| 4.27 km2 (1.65 sq mi)| 3.99 km2 (1.54 sq mi)| 3.98 km2 (1.54 sq mi)
Population density| 355.1/km2 (920/sq mi)| 374.9/km2 (971/sq mi)| 324.4/km2 (840/sq mi)
Median age| 35.2 (M: 35.6, F: 35.2)| 36.7 (M: 36.1, F: 37.3)| 36.3 (M: 36.1, F: 36.8)
Private dwellings| 589 (total)  554 (occupied)| 568 (total)  | 489 (total)
Median household income| $95,000| |

References: 2021[6] 2016[7] 2011[8]

## Geography

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Communities that surround Langham include Dalmeny, Borden, Martensville, Warman, Saskatoon, and Sarilia Country Estates, located approximately 6 miles north, along the Saskatchewan River.

Grain elevator

## See also

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* List of towns in Saskatchewan

## References

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1. ^ "Municipal Directory System".
2. ^ National Archives, Archivia Net. "Post Offices and Postmasters". Archived from the original on 6 October 2006. Retrieved 21 August 2014.
3. ^ Government of Saskatchewan, MRD Home. "Municipal Directory System". Archived from the original on 15 January 2016. Retrieved 21 August 2014.
4. ^ "Information & Resources for Residents | Town of Langham". langham.ca. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
5. ^ "Population and dwelling counts: Canada, provinces and territories, census divisions and census subdivisions (municipalities), Saskatchewan". Statistics Canada. 9 February 2022. Retrieved 1 April 2022.
6. ^ "2021 Community Profiles". 2021 Canadian census. Statistics Canada. 4 February 2022. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
7. ^ "2016 Community Profiles". 2016 Canadian census. Statistics Canada. 12 August 2021. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
8. ^ "2011 Community Profiles". 2011 Canadian census. Statistics Canada. 21 March 2019. Retrieved 24 April 2014.

## External links

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* Official website

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