Alder Flats facts for kids
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Alder Flats
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| Nickname(s):
the gem of Alberta
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 Alder Flats
Location in Alberta
Alder Flats
Location in Canada
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Region | Central Alberta |
| Census division | 11 |
| Municipal district | County of Wetaskiwin No. 10 |
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| • Type | Unincorporated |
| Area
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| • Land | 1.85 km2 (0.71 sq mi) |
| Population
(2021)
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| • Total | 137 |
| • Density | 74.2/km2 (192/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−07:00 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−06:00 (MDT) |
| Area codes | 780, 587, 825 |
Alder Flats is a small community, known as a hamlet, located in central Alberta, Canada. It is part of the County of Wetaskiwin No. 10.
This hamlet is found about 8 kilometers (5 miles) west of Highway 22. It also marks the western end of Highway 13. Alder Flats is located roughly 120 kilometers (75 miles) southwest of the big city of Edmonton.
People in Alder Flats
Every few years, Canada counts its population in what's called a census. This helps us understand how many people live in different places.
How Many People Live Here?
In the 2021 count, Statistics Canada reported that 137 people lived in Alder Flats. These people lived in 58 homes out of 69 total houses available. This number was a bit lower than in 2016.
In 2016, the census showed that 167 people lived in Alder Flats. They lived in 60 homes out of 70 available. This was a small increase from the 152 people counted in 2011.
Land Area and Population Density
Alder Flats covers a land area of about 1.85 square kilometers (0.71 square miles). This means that in 2021, there were about 74 people living in each square kilometer. In 2016, there were about 90 people per square kilometer.
