Bircham, Alberta facts for kids
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Bircham
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 Bircham
Location in Alberta
Bircham
Location in Canada
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Region | Southern Alberta |
| Census division | 5 |
| Municipal district | Kneehill County |
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| • Type | Unincorporated |
| Area
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| • Land | 0.14 km2 (0.05 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5 |
| • Density | 35.8/km2 (93/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−07:00 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−06:00 (MDT) |
| Area codes | 403, 587, 825 |
Bircham is a very small community in southern Alberta, Canada. It is known as a hamlet, which is a type of settlement even smaller than a village.
You can find Bircham about 78 kilometers (about 48 miles) northeast of Calgary. It is also about 10 kilometers (about 6 miles) southeast of the town of Acme. Bircham is located along a Canadian National Railway line. It is believed that the hamlet got its name from a place called Bircham in England.
Who Lives in Bircham?
Bircham is a very tiny place. According to the 2021 Census, only 5 people live there. These 5 people live in 3 homes. This means it is a very quiet and small community.
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