County of St. Paul No. 19 facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
County of St. Paul No. 19
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Location within Alberta
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Region | Northern Alberta |
| Census division | 12 |
| Established | 1942 |
| Incorporated | 1962 (County) |
| Area
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| • Land | 3,280.4 km2 (1,266.6 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 6,306 |
| • Density | 1.9/km2 (5/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
The County of St. Paul No. 19 is a special kind of local government area in eastern Alberta, Canada. It's called a municipal district. This area is part of Census Division No. 12. The main office for the County of St. Paul No. 19 is located in the Town of St. Paul.
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History of the County of St. Paul
The County of St. Paul No. 19 has an interesting past. It was first known by a different name: the Municipal District of St. Paul No. 86. This was its name for many years.
Then, on January 1, 1962, things changed. The area officially became the County of St. Paul No. 19. This new name and structure helped it better serve the people living there.
Geography of the County
The County of St. Paul No. 19 is located in a beautiful part of Alberta. It includes several towns and smaller communities. Understanding these places helps us learn more about the county.
Towns and Hamlets in the County
A town is a type of urban community. A hamlet is a smaller community that is not officially a town or village.
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The County of St. Paul No. 19 surrounds some important towns: It also surrounds one summer village, which is a community mainly used for recreation: |
Many hamlets are located right inside the County of St. Paul No. 19. These are smaller communities where people live:
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Other Localities in the County
Besides towns and hamlets, the county also has many smaller localities. These are places that might not have many people or official services. Some examples include:
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Population and People
Every few years, Canada counts how many people live in different areas. This count is called a census. It helps us understand how communities are growing or changing.
Recent Population Counts
In the 2021 Census, 6,306 people lived in the County of St. Paul No. 19. They lived in 2,491 homes. This number was a little higher than in 2016.
In 2016, the census showed that 6,036 people lived in the county. This means the population grew by about 4.5% between 2016 and 2021. The county covers a land area of about 3,280.4 square kilometers (1,266.6 square miles). This means there are about 1.9 people living per square kilometer.
The county also does its own counts. In 2017, a local census counted 6,468 people. This was a small increase from 6,168 people counted in 2012.
