Betula Beach facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Betula Beach
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Summer village
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Summer Village of Betula Beach | |
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Country | Canada |
Province | Alberta |
Region | Edmonton Metropolitan Region |
Census division | No. 11 |
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• Type | Municipal incorporation |
Area
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• Land | 0.23 km2 (0.09 sq mi) |
Population
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• Total | 27 |
• Density | 118.5/km2 (307/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC−7 (MST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
Betula Beach is a special summer village in Alberta, Canada. It is located right on the shores of Wabamun Lake. This small community is a popular spot, especially during the warmer months.
What is a Summer Village?
A summer village is a type of community in Alberta. It is often a place where people have vacation homes. These homes are usually used during the summer. This means the number of people living there can change a lot. More people are usually there in summer.
Life in Betula Beach
Betula Beach is a very small place. In 2021, only 27 people lived there all year round. These people lived in 14 homes. This was a small increase from 2016. In 2016, there were 16 people living in 7 homes.
The village covers a small area of land. It is about 0.23 square kilometers. This makes it a cozy and close-knit community.
How Betula Beach is Governed
Even though it is a small village, Betula Beach has its own government. It is run by a group called the Betula Beach Summer Village Council. The head of the council is the Mayor, Rob Dickie. This council helps make decisions for the village. They work to keep it a nice place for everyone.