Buffalo Lake Metis Settlement facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Buffalo Lake
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Metis Settlement
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Boundaries of Buffalo Lake Settlement
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Location within Smoky Lake County
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 Buffalo Lake
Location in Alberta
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Region | Northern Alberta |
| Planning region | North Saskatchewan |
| Municipal district | Smoky Lake |
| Area
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| • Land | 440.92 km2 (170.24 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 978 |
| • Density | 2.2/km2 (6/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
| Website | buffalolakems.ca |
The Buffalo Lake Metis Settlement is a special community in northern Alberta, Canada. It is home to many Métis people. This settlement is located within Smoky Lake County.
You can find Buffalo Lake along Highway 855. It is about 125 kilometers (78 miles) northeast of Edmonton.
Who Lives in Buffalo Lake?
The Buffalo Lake Metis Settlement is a place where people live and build their community. It is considered a "designated place" by Statistics Canada. This means it is a specific area for counting people.
In 2021, the population of Buffalo Lake was 379 people. These people lived in 128 homes. The total land area of the settlement is about 335.68 square kilometers.
The local government also counts its residents. In 2018, a local count showed 702 people living there. This was a small increase from 676 people in 2015.
