Magrath | |
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Town | |
| Town of Magrath | |
 Wind farm west of Magrath. | |
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| Nickname: Garden City[1] | |
  Magrath | |
| Coordinates:49°25′26″N112°52′06″W / 49.42389°N 112.86833°W /49.42389; -112.86833 | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Region | Southern Alberta |
| Census division | 3 |
| Municipal district | Cardston County |
| Incorporated[2] | |
| • Village | August 20, 1901 |
| • Town | July 24, 1907 |
| Named after | Charles Alexander Magrath |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Byrne Cook |
| • Governing body | Magrath Town Council |
| • CAO | James Suffredine |
| • MP | Glen Motz |
| • MLA | Joseph Schow |
| Area (2021)[4] | |
| • Land | 5.88 km2 (2.27 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 983 m (3,225 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 2,481 |
| • Density | 422/km2 (1,090/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
| Postal code span | |
| Area code | +1-403 |
| Website | www |
Magrath is atown inCardston County, Alberta, Canada. Its population was 2,481 in 2021. Magrath is 32 km (20 mi) (approximately 25 minutes) south ofLethbridge and 242 km (150 mi) (approximately 2.5 hours) south ofCalgary.
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Magrath was established in 1899 by settlers sent bythe Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) fromUtah andIdaho. TheseChurch of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints settlers were recruited by the Alberta Railway and Irrigation Company to constructirrigation works in the area funded by British interests by the family of Sir Alexander Galt. The settlers were paid in cash and land in the town. This was the first major irrigation work in Canada and was made possible by the settlers' experience with the extensive irrigation projects undertaken by their church in Utah and Idaho.
The irrigation system was completed in November 1899 and spanned ninety-miles. It was the first large-scale irrigation system in Canada. The area's irrigation canal system supplies water to farmers throughout Southern Alberta and was the first major irrigation project in Canada. In its early years Magrath was known as The Irrigation Capital of Canada, and later as "The Garden City" for its beautiful natural setting and plentiful trees. The design and layout of Magrath was based on the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 'Plat of Zion' urban design model. Magrath also has historical links to the internationally recognized British Garden City tradition which was piloted in England during this same period.
Magrath was named afterCharles Alexander Magrath, the son-in-law of Sir Alexander Galt.[7] Magrathpost office was established 1 March 1900, with Ammon Mercer as first postmaster.[8]
In the2021 Canadian census, the Town of Magrath had a population of 2,481 living in 803 of its 830 total private dwellings, a change of4.5% from its 2016 population of 2,374. With a land area of 5.88 km2 (2.27 sq mi), it had a population density of421.9/km2 (1,092.8/sq mi) in 2021.[4]
The population of the Town of Magrath according to its2017 municipal census is 2,435,[9] a change of1.5% from its2015 municipal census population of 2,398.[10]
In theCanada 2016 Census, the Town of Magrath recorded a population of 2,374 living in 757 of its 794 total private dwellings, a7.1% change from its 2011 population of 2,217. With a land area of 5.99 km2 (2.31 sq mi), it had a population density of396.3/km2 (1,026.5/sq mi) in 2016.[11]
The following is a breakdown of Magrath's population by religious affiliation from the2001 federal census.[12]
Statistics Canada includes 44 churches in its 2001 Protestant definition, including members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and theCommunity of Christ.[13]
The religious affiliation within Magrath is primarily from the LDS Church. There is astake based in Magrath, which is composed of ten congregations (eightwards and two branches) in the town and surrounding area.[14] As of June 2016, the total membership in the Magrath Alberta Stake was reported as 2433 members.
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