Benchlands facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Benchlands
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 Benchlands
Location in Alberta
Benchlands
Location in Canada
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Region | Alberta's Rockies |
| Census division | 15 |
| Municipal district | Municipal District of Bighorn No. 8 |
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| • Type | Unincorporated |
| Area
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| • Land | 0.41 km2 (0.16 sq mi) |
| Population
(2021)
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| • Total | 59 |
| • Density | 145.1/km2 (376/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−07:00 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−06:00 (MDT) |
| Area codes | 403, 587, 825 |
Benchlands is a small community known as a hamlet in the province of Alberta, Canada. It is located within the Municipal District of Bighorn No. 8. The Ghost River flows along the south side of Benchlands. Highway 40 runs along its north side.
People Living in Benchlands
Every few years, Statistics Canada counts how many people live in different places across Canada. This count is called a census. It helps us understand how communities are growing.
Population Changes Over Time
In the year 2021, the census showed that 59 people lived in Benchlands. This was a bit more than in 2016. In 2016, there were 43 people living there. This means the population grew by 16 people between 2016 and 2021.
Before that, in 2011, Benchlands had 42 residents. So, the community has slowly been growing over the years.
How Many Homes?
In 2021, out of 34 possible homes, 26 of them were lived in. In 2016, 19 out of 30 homes were occupied. Benchlands covers a small area of land, about 0.41 square kilometers.
