Amisk, Alberta facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Amisk
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Village
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| Village of Amisk | |
 Amisk
Location in Alberta
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Region | Central Alberta |
| Census division | 7 |
| Municipal district | Municipal District of Provost No. 52 |
| Incorporated | |
| • Village | January 1, 1956 |
| Named for | Beaver |
| Area
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| • Land | 0.76 km2 (0.29 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 910 m (2,990 ft) |
| Population
(2021)
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| • Total | 219 |
| • Density | 288/km2 (750/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
| Highways | Highway 13 Highway 306 Highway 884 |
Amisk is a small village in east-central Alberta, Canada. Its name comes from the Cree language, where amisk means "beaver".
The area where Amisk is located was first surveyed by the Canadian Pacific Railway in 1906. Around the same time, settlers from the United States, Scandinavia, and Great Britain began to arrive. The village grew, with the first general store opening in 1907. A school was built in 1916, showing the community was growing. Amisk is also proud to have the oldest registered public library in rural Alberta.
Population and Area
How Many People Live in Amisk?
In 2021, the Village of Amisk had a population of 219 people. These residents lived in 86 homes. This was a small increase from its population of 204 people in 2016.
How Big is Amisk?
The village covers a land area of 0.76 square kilometers (about 0.29 square miles). This means that in 2021, there were about 288 people living in each square kilometer of land.
