Beaver County, Alberta facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Beaver County
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Location within Alberta
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| Country | Canada | |
| Province | Alberta | |
| Region | Central Alberta | |
| Census division | 10 | |
| Established | 1943 | |
| Incorporated | 1958 | |
| Area
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| • Land | 3,219.74 km2 (1,243.15 sq mi) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,868 | |
| • Density | 1.8/km2 (5/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) | |
| Postal code span |
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Beaver County is a special kind of area in central-east Alberta, Canada. It's like a big neighbourhood managed by its own local government. The county is located in the middle of Census Division No. 10, with its main office in Ryley.
Beaver County became an official "municipal district" on July 31, 1999. Before that, it was known as "County of Beaver No. 9."
Contents
Geography
Beaver County is a large area in Alberta. It includes several different types of communities.
Towns and Villages
Some towns and villages are completely surrounded by Beaver County. This means they are like islands within the county's land.
Hamlets
Hamlets are smaller communities that are part of Beaver County.
Other Localities
There are also many smaller places and groups of homes within Beaver County. These are called localities. Some of them include:
- Aspen Estates
- Bardo
- Beaver Creek Estates
- Beaver Meadow Estates
- Beaverhill Estates
- Birch Grove Estates
- Cinnamon Ridge Estates
- Country Squire
- Dodds
- El Greco Estates
- Forest Glenn
- Haight
- Islet Lake Estates
- Joyland and Jade Estates
- Kingsway Estates
- Lindbrook
- Lindbrook Estates
- Lori Estates
- Meadowbrook Estates
- Miquelon Estates
- Park Glen Estates
- Philips
- Phillips
- Poe
- Rolling Glory Estates
- Royal Glenn Estates
- Shonts
- Torlea
- Whispering Hills
Population Facts
Every few years, Statistics Canada counts how many people live in different areas. This is called a census.
In the 2021 Census, Beaver County had a population of 5,868 people. These people lived in 2,180 homes. This number was a little bit less than its population in 2016, which was 5,905 people.
The county covers a land area of about 3,219.74 square kilometers (1,243.15 square miles). This means there are about 1.8 people living in each square kilometer.
Fun Places to Visit
Beaver County has some cool outdoor spots where you can enjoy nature.
- Black Nugget Lake: This park is located between the towns of Tofield and Ryley. It's south of Highway 14. It's a great place for camping and outdoor fun.
- Camp Lake: You can find Camp Lake east of Viking, between Kinsella and Innisfree. It also offers camping and a chance to relax by the water.
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Beaver (Alberta) para niños
