- Source: Dapp, Alberta
Dapp is a hamlet in central Alberta, Canada within Westlock County. It is located 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) west of Highway 44, approximately 81 kilometres (50 mi) northwest of St. Albert.
Demographics
In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Dapp had a population of 30 living in 13 of its 17 total private dwellings, a change of 50% from its 2016 population of 20. With a land area of 0.31 km2 (0.12 sq mi), it had a population density of 96.8/km2 (250.6/sq mi) in 2021.
As a designated place in the 2016 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Dapp had 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.
History
The community derives its name from the initials of David A. Pennicuick, a railroad official.
In 1985, one of the last two traditional wooden grain elevators in Alberta was built in Dapp by the Alberta Wheat Pool.
Dapp Hotel was built in 1948 and one of the first dwellings reported, was built in 1945, possibly the first house in the community.
Notable residents
Greg Polis, professional ice hockey player (National Hockey League), 1970s
See also
List of communities in Alberta
List of designated places in Alberta
List of hamlets in Alberta