Wakaw
Town of Wakaw | |
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Elevator Road (2009) | |
| Coordinates: 52°38′38″N 105°44′6″W / 52.64389°N 105.73500°W | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Saskatchewan |
| Census division | No. 15 |
| Rural Municipality | Hoodoo No. 401 Fish Creek No. 402 |
| Post office Founded | May 1, 1905 |
| Village Incorporated | December 26, 1911 |
| Town Incorporated | August 1, 1953 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Michael Markowski |
| • Administrator | Melissa Dieno |
| • Governing body | Wakaw Town Council |
| Area | |
| • Land | 3.12 km2 (1.20 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 985 |
| Time zone | CST |
| Postal code | S0K 4P0 |
| Area code | 306 |
| Highways | Highway 2 Highway 41 Highway 312 |
| Website | Wakaw |
Wakaw, Saskatchewan, is a town 90 kilometres (56 mi) northeast of Saskatoon and 66 kilometres (41 mi) south of Prince Albert. It is about halfway between the two cities and is served by Highway 2, Highway 41, and Highway 312. Wakaw is in hilly partially forested country east of the South Saskatchewan River. The area is part of the aspen parkland biome.
Wakaw is a Cree word meaning "crooked". The name was taken from nearby Wakaw Lake and applied to the town.