Bellis, Alberta facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bellis
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The Bellis Home Grain Co. Ltd. elevator, which was built in 1920, closed in 1972 and moved in 1980, is now located and preserved on display at the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village, east of Edmonton.
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 Bellis
Location in Alberta
Bellis
Location in Canada
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Region | Central Alberta |
| Census division | 12 |
| Municipal district | Smoky Lake County |
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| • Type | Unincorporated |
| Area
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| • Land | 0.23 km2 (0.09 sq mi) |
| Population
(2021)
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| • Total | 60 |
| • Density | 258.6/km2 (670/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−07:00 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−06:00 (MDT) |
| Area codes | 780, 587, 825 |
Bellis is a small community called a hamlet in central Alberta, Canada. It is part of Smoky Lake County. Bellis used to be a village, but it changed to a hamlet on January 1, 1946. It then became part of the Municipal District of Vilna No. 575.
Bellis is located about 8 kilometers west of Highway 36. It is about 111 kilometers northeast of Edmonton. The name Bellis comes from the Ukrainian words Bel lis, which means "white woods". This refers to the birch and poplar trees found in the area. The first people to settle here arrived in 1898.
How Many People Live in Bellis?
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In the 2021 Census, Statistics Canada counted 60 people living in Bellis. This was an increase from 50 people in 2016.
In 2016, the census showed 50 people living in Bellis. This was a small decrease from 54 people in 2011. Bellis covers a land area of 0.23 square kilometers. This means that in 2021, there were about 258 people per square kilometer.
