Rural Municipality of Moosomin No. 121
Moosomin No. 121 | |
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Rural Municipality of Moosomin No. 121 | |
![]() Location of the RM of Moosomin No. 121 in Saskatchewan | |
Coordinates: 50°09′54″N 101°35′53″W / 50.165°N 101.598°WCoordinates: 50°09′54″N 101°35′53″W / 50.165°N 101.598°W[1] | |
Country | Canada |
Province | Saskatchewan |
Census division | 5 |
SARM division | 1 |
Federal riding | Souris—Moose Mountain |
Provincial riding | Moosomin |
Formed[2] | January 1, 1913 |
Government | |
• Reeve | David Moffatt |
• Governing body | RM of Moosomin No. 121 Council |
• Administrator | Kendra Lawrence |
• Office location | Moosomin |
Area (2016)[4] | |
• Land | 562.01 km2 (216.99 sq mi) |
Population (2016)[4] | |
• Total | 470 |
• Density | 0.8/km2 (2/sq mi) |
Time zone | CST |
• Summer (DST) | CST |
Postal code | S0G 3N0 |
Area code(s) | 306 and 639 |
Website | Official website |
The Rural Municipality of Moosomin No. 121 (2016 population: 470) is a rural municipality (RM) in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan within Census Division No. 5 and SARM Division No. 1. It is located in the southeast portion of the province.
History[]
The RM of Moosomin No. 121 incorporated as a rural municipality on January 1, 1913.[2]
Geography[]
Moosomin and District Regional Park, upstream from Moosomin Dam, and Moosomin Lake are located in the RM.[5] The black swallowtail (papilio polyxenes asterius), a species of special concern, makes its home in this area.[6]
Communities and localities[]
The following urban municipalities are surrounded by the RM.
- Towns
- Fleming
- Moosomin
The following unincorporated communities are within the RM.
- Special service areas
- Localities
- Rotave
Demographics[]
In the 2016 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the RM of Moosomin No. 121 recorded a population of 470 living in 187 of its 191 total private dwellings, a -6.7% change from its 2011 population of 504. With a land area of 562.01 km2 (216.99 sq mi), it had a population density of 0.8/km2 (2.2/sq mi) in 2016.[4]
In the 2011 Census of Population, the RM of Moosomin No. 121 recorded a population of 504, a -1.8% change from its 2006 population of 513. With a land area of 564.77 km2 (218.06 sq mi), it had a population density of 0.9/km2 (2.3/sq mi) in 2011.[9]
Attractions[]
Moosomin is home to the Lily Wind Farm.
Government[]
The RM of Moosomin No. 121 is governed by an elected municipal council and an appointed administrator that meets on the second Thursday of every month.[3] The reeve of the RM is David Moffatt while its administrator is Kendra Lawrence.[3] The RM's office is located in Moosomin.[3]
Transportation[]
Highway 1 (the Trans-Canada Highway) and Highway 8 intersect within this RM.
References[]
- ^ "Pre-packaged CSV files - CGN, Canada/Province/Territory (cgn_sk_csv_eng.zip)". Government of Canada. July 24, 2019. Retrieved May 23, 2020.
- ^ a b "Rural Municipality Incorporations (Alphabetical)". Saskatchewan Ministry of Municipal Affairs. Archived from the original on April 21, 2011. Retrieved May 9, 2020.
- ^ a b c d "Municipality Details: RM of Moosomin No. 121". Government of Saskatchewan. Retrieved May 21, 2020.
- ^ a b c "Population and dwelling counts, for Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities), 2016 and 2011 censuses – 100% data (Saskatchewan)". Statistics Canada. February 8, 2017. Retrieved May 1, 2020.
- ^ "Moosomin No. 121", Sask biz, Government of Saskatchewan, retrieved December 29, 2007
- ^ "Saskatchewan Conservation Data Centre - Conservation Database". Saskatchewan Conservation Data Centre. 2007. Retrieved December 26, 2007.
- ^ "Saskatchewan Census Population" (PDF). Saskatchewan Bureau of Statistics. Archived from the original (PDF) on September 24, 2015. Retrieved May 9, 2020.
- ^ "Saskatchewan Census Population". Saskatchewan Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved May 9, 2020.
- ^ "Population and dwelling counts, for Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities), 2011 and 2006 censuses (Saskatchewan)". Statistics Canada. June 3, 2019. Retrieved May 1, 2020.
- Rural municipalities in Saskatchewan
- Moosomin No. 121, Saskatchewan
- Division No. 5, Saskatchewan