Birchcliff facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Birchcliff
Summer village
Summer Village of Birchcliff
Birchcliff Location in Alberta
Country	Canada
Province	Alberta
Census division	No. 8
Government
• Type	Municipal incorporation
Area  (2021)
• Land	0.97 km2 (0.37 sq mi)
Population  (2021)
• Total	211
• Density	216.6/km2 (561/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC−7 (MST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC−6 (MDT)

Birchcliff is a small, special place in Alberta, Canada. It is known as a summer village. You can find it on the eastern side of Sylvan Lake. It is also located just south of Jarvis Bay Provincial Park.

What is a Summer Village?

A summer village is a unique type of community in Alberta. Unlike regular towns, these places are often popular vacation spots. Many people own homes there to enjoy during the warmer months. This means the population can change a lot between summer and winter.

People of Birchcliff

Every few years, Canada counts its population. This is called a census. It helps us understand how many people live in different places.

Population in 2021

In the 2021 Census, Birchcliff had a population of 211 people. These people lived in 86 homes. The village has a total of 229 private homes. This number was a big jump from its population in 2016.

Population in 2016

In the 2016 Census, Birchcliff had 117 people. They lived in 44 homes. The total number of homes at that time was 98. This was also a small increase from its 2011 population of 112 people.

Land Area and Density

Birchcliff is a small area. In 2021, its land area was about 0.97 square kilometers. This means there were about 216 people living in each square kilometer.

How Birchcliff is Run

Like other communities, Birchcliff has a local government. This government helps make decisions for the village.

Village Council

Birchcliff is led by the Birchcliff Summer Village Council. This group helps manage the village's services and rules. The head of the council is the Mayor, who helps lead the community.