Botha, Alberta facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Botha
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Hamlet
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 Botha
Location in Alberta
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Region | Central Alberta |
| Census division | 7 |
| Municipal district | County of Stettler No. 6 |
| Founded | 1909 |
| Incorporated | |
| • Village | September 5, 1911 |
| Dissolved | September 1, 2017 |
| Area
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| • Land | 1.08 km2 (0.42 sq mi) |
| Population
(2021)
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| • Total | 180 |
| • Density | 166/km2 (430/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
| Highways | Highway 12 Highway 850 |
Botha is a small community called a hamlet in central Alberta, Canada. It is part of the County of Stettler No. 6. You can find Botha about 88 kilometers (55 miles) east of Red Deer. It is also just 13 kilometers (8 miles) east of Stettler.
History of Botha
Botha started as a community in 1909. It grew up around a train station. This station was named after a person called Louis Botha.
On September 5, 1911, Botha officially became a village. It stayed a village for 106 years. Then, on September 1, 2017, Botha changed its status. It stopped being a village and became a hamlet again. Now, the County of Stettler No. 6 looks after it.
Botha's Population
In 2021, about 180 people lived in Botha. These people lived in 70 homes. This number was a bit lower than in 2016. In 2016, Botha had 204 residents.
The land area of Botha is about 1.08 square kilometers (0.42 square miles). This means there were about 166 people living in each square kilometer in 2021.
Schools in Botha
Botha has its own school, called Botha School. This school is part of the Clearview Public Schools system.
