Dapp

Dapp is a hamlet in central Alberta, Canada within Westlock County.[2] It is located 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) west of Highway 44, approximately 81 kilometres (50 mi) northwest of St. Albert.

For other uses, see Dapp (disambiguation).

Dapp
Hamlet
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Location of Dapp
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Dapp (Canada)
Coordinates: 54°20′42″N 113°54′57″W
CountryCanada
ProvinceAlberta
RegionCentral Alberta
Census division13
Municipal districtWestlock County
Government
 • TypeUnincorporated
 • Governing bodyWestlock County Council
Area
[1]
 • Land0.2 km2 (0.08 sq mi)
Population
 (2016)[1]
 • Total10
Time zoneUTC−07:00 (MST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−06:00 (MDT)
Area code(s)780, 587, 825

Demographics

As a designated place in the 2016 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Dapp recorded a population of 10 living in 4 of its 5 total private dwellings, a change of -70.6% from its 2011 population of 34. With a land area of 0.2 km2 (0.077 sq mi), it had a population density of 50.0/km2 (129.5/sq mi) in 2016.[1]

As a designated place in the 2011 Census, Dapp had a population of 34 living in 14 of its 14 total dwellings, a 30.8% change from its 2006 population of 26. With a land area of 0.28 km2 (0.11 sq mi), it had a population density of 121/km2 (314/sq mi) in 2011.[3]

History

The community derives its name from the initials of David A. Pennicuick, a railroad official.[4]

This is the history our family, the DAPP family, that has been passed down from our grandfather. Frederick Arthur Dapp homesteaded in a town called Nestow Alberta, the mail delivery was sparse as mail was mis-delivered to Nestor Alberta. The town council of Westow met to change the name, a doctor on the council had just delivered Marjorie Dapp and suggested that as Mr Dapp was a homesteader, they rename the town to Dapp.

Dapp is home to one of the greatest beer league teams in the history of recreational hockey. The Dapp Wreckers are known across the county with coaches Jason Spearin and les Dunford leading the charge. The Dapp wreckers are known to be pro LBGTQ and support various community events.

In 1985, one of the last two traditional wooden grain elevators in Alberta was built in Dapp by the Alberta Wheat Pool.[5]

Notable residents

See also

References
  1. "Population and dwelling counts, for Canada, provinces and territories, and designated places, 2016 and 2011 censuses – 100% data (Alberta)". Statistics Canada. February 8, 2017. Retrieved February 13, 2017.
  2. "Specialized and Rural Municipalities and Their Communities" (PDF). Alberta Municipal Affairs. January 6, 2021. Retrieved September 29, 2021.
  3. "Population and dwelling counts, for Canada, provinces and territories, and designated places, 2011 and 2006 censuses (Alberta)". Statistics Canada. February 8, 2012. Retrieved April 7, 2012.
  4. Place-names of Alberta. Ottawa: Geographic Board of Canada. 1928. p. 41.
  5. http://www.grainelevatorsalberta.ca/articles/HRM-history.pdf
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