Blackfoot, Alberta facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Blackfoot
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 Blackfoot
Location in Alberta
Blackfoot
Location in Canada
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Region | Central Alberta |
| Census division | 10 |
| Municipal district | County of Vermilion River |
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| • Type | Unincorporated |
| Area
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| • Land | 0.95 km2 (0.37 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 386 |
| • Density | 406.2/km2 (1,052/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−07:00 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−06:00 (MDT) |
| Area codes | 403, 587, 825 |
Blackfoot is a small community called a hamlet in central Alberta, Canada. It is part of the County of Vermilion River. You can find it about 1 kilometer (0.6 miles) north of Highway 16. It's also about 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) west of a city called Lloydminster.
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A Look Back at Blackfoot's History
Early Days and Communication
Blackfoot started getting its first services a long time ago. In 1905, a post office opened here. It was first called "Blackfoot Hills." A few years later, in 1909, its name was shortened to just "Blackfoot." People could also start making phone calls from Blackfoot in 1907. This helped people communicate more easily.
Who Lives in Blackfoot?
Population Changes Over Time
Every few years, Canada counts its population. This is called a census. In the 2021 Census, Blackfoot had 386 people living there. They lived in 139 homes. This number was a little lower than in 2016. In 2016, Blackfoot had 407 people.
Before that, in the 2016 Census, Blackfoot had 392 people. This was a big jump from 2011, when only 269 people lived there. The area of Blackfoot is about 0.95 square kilometers (0.37 square miles). This means about 406 people live in each square kilometer.
Local counts also happen. In 2015, a local count showed that 420 people lived in Blackfoot. These numbers help us see how the community has grown and changed over the years.
