Hanna is a town in east-central Alberta, Canada.DemographicsIn the 2016 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the Town of Hanna recorded a population of 2,559 living in 1,149 of its 1,246 total private dwellings, a change from its 2011 population of 2,673. With a land area of 8.81km2, it had a population density of in 2016.In the 2011 Census, the Town of Hanna had a population of 2,673 living in 1,208 of its 1,317 total dwellings, a -6.1% change from its 2006 population of 2,847. With a land area of 8.56km2, it had a population density of in 2011.EconomyThe town's main industries are agriculture, oil production, power generation, tourism, and coal mining. It is the centre of a large trading area called Short Grass County and is the home of approximately 200 businesses.GovernmentThe mayor of the town is Chris Warwick.Notable peopleShirley McClellan, former provincial politicianLanny McDonald, former professional hockey player and member of the NHL Hall of FameMembers of the rock band NickelbackBlake Nill, former professional football playerJim Nill, former professional hockey playerMilt Pahl, former provincial politicianMarjorie Willison, author and radio personality