Wanham, Alberta
Wanham | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates: 55°44′N 118°24′W / 55.733°N 118.400°W | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Region | Northern Alberta |
| Census division | 17 |
| Municipal district | Birch Hills County |
| Government | |
| • Type | Unincorporated |
| • Governing body | Birch Hills County Council |
| Area (2021) | |
| • Land | 0.98 km2 (0.38 sq mi) |
| Population (2021) | |
• Total | 141 |
| • Density | 143.3/km2 (371/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−07:00 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−06:00 (MDT) |
| Area code(s) | 780, 587, 825 |
Wanham (/ˈwɑːnəm/) is a hamlet in northern Alberta, Canada within Birch Hills County. It is located 29 km (18 mi) east of Rycroft along Highway 49 and approximately 106 km (66 mi) north of Grande Prairie, in the farmlands of Peace River Country. Saddle River, a tributary of Peace River, flows immediately north of the community. The origin of the name Wanham could have come from Wanham in England.
The local economy is based on agriculture and ranching, the settlement being an agricultural service centre for the surrounding farms. A wood products plant, Newpro, was previously the largest employer in the settlement. It was announced it was closing in January 2006.