The Rural Municipality of Wreford No. 280 (2016 population: 135) is a rural municipality (RM) in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan within Census Division No. 11 and SARM Division No. 5. Located in the south-central portion of the province, it is north of the city of Regina.
Wreford No. 280 | |
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| Rural Municipality of Wreford No. 280 | |
 Location of the RM of Wreford No. 280 in Saskatchewan | |
| Coordinates: 51°29′56″N 105°08′20″W / 51.499°N 105.139°W[1] | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Saskatchewan |
| Census division | 11 |
| SARM division | 5 |
| Formed[2] | December 12, 1910 |
| Government | |
| • Reeve | Dean Hobman |
| • Governing body | RM of Wreford No. 280 Council |
| • Administrator | Melanie Rich |
| • Office location | Nokomis |
| Area (2016)[4] | |
| • Land | 798.55 km2 (308.32 sq mi) |
| Population (2016)[4] | |
| • Total | 135 |
| • Density | 0.2/km2 (0.5/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CST |
| • Summer (DST) | CST |
| Postal code | S0G 3R0 |
| Area code(s) | 306 and 639 |
| Highway(s) | Highway 15 Highway 20 |
History
The RM of Wreford No. 280 incorporated as a rural municipality on December 12, 1910.[2]
Geography
Communities and localities
The following urban municipalities are surrounded by the RM.
The following unincorporated communities are within the RM.
- Localities
- Ambassador
- Hatfield
- Undora
- Venn
Demographics
In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the RM of Wreford No. 280 had a population of 140 living in 54 of its 76 total private dwellings, a change of 3.7% from its 2016 population of 135. With a land area of 793.3 km2 (306.3 sq mi), it had a population density of 0.2/km2 (0.5/sq mi) in 2021.[7]
In the 2016 Census of Population, the RM of Wreford No. 280 recorded a population of 135 living in 59 of its 72 total private dwellings, a -10% change from its 2011 population of 150. With a land area of 798.55 km2 (308.32 sq mi), it had a population density of 0.2/km2 (0.4/sq mi) in 2016.[4]
Government
The RM of Wreford No. 280 is governed by an elected municipal council and an appointed administrator that meets on the second Tuesday of every month.[3] The reeve of the RM is Dean Hobman while its administrator is Melanie Rich.[3] The RM's office is located in Nokomis.[3]
Transportation
| Highway | Starting point | Communities | Ending point |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highway 15 | Highway 4 | Nokomis, Hatfield | Highway 16 |
| Highway 20 | Highway 3 | Ambassador, Nokomis | Highway 99 |