Bodo, Alberta facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bodo
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 Bodo
Location in Alberta
Bodo
Location in Canada
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Region | Central Alberta |
| Census division | 7 |
| Municipal district | Municipal District of Provost No. 52 |
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| • Type | Unincorporated |
| Area
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| • Land | 0.36 km2 (0.14 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 30 |
| • Density | 83.2/km2 (215/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−07:00 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−06:00 (MDT) |
| Area codes | 403, 587, 825 |
Bodo is a small community called a hamlet in central Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Municipal District of Provost No. 52. Bodo is about 23 kilometers south of Highway 13. It is also about 25 kilometers southeast of the town of Provost. The community got its name from Bodø, a place in Norway.
Bodo is famous for its amazing archaeological site. This site is one of the biggest and best-preserved ancient areas in Western Canada. It shows how people lived long before Europeans arrived. The Bodo Archeological Society helps protect this important site. They are a non-profit organization working to keep it safe.
Bodo's Population and Community
How Many People Live in Bodo?
In 2021, a study by Statistics Canada counted the people in Bodo. The community had a population of 30 residents. These people lived in 10 homes. This number was an increase from 2016. In 2016, Bodo had 20 people living there.
Understanding Population Density
Bodo covers a small area of land. It is about 0.36 square kilometers. This means that in 2021, there were about 83 people per square kilometer. This number tells us how crowded or spread out the population is.
