Byemoor facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Byemoor
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 Byemoor
Location in Alberta
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Census division | No. 7 |
| Municipal district | County of Stettler No. 6 |
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| • Type | Unincorporated |
| Area
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| • Land | 0.59 km2 (0.23 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 845 m (2,772 ft) |
| Population
(2021)
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| • Total | 30 |
| • Density | 51.1/km2 (132/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
Byemoor is a small community called a hamlet in Alberta, Canada. It is part of the County of Stettler No. 6. You can find Byemoor where Highway 853 and Highway 589 meet.
This hamlet is about 70 kilometers (43 miles) southeast of Stettler. It is also about 80 kilometers (50 miles) northeast of Drumheller. Byemoor sits at an elevation of 845 meters (2,772 feet) above sea level. The closest community to Byemoor is Endiang, which is about 10 kilometers (6 miles) to the east.
Discover Byemoor's Past
Byemoor was established in the early 1900s. It was built along a new railroad line. The name "Byemoor" comes from "By-the-moor." This name was chosen because the area looked like a moor in England.
In its early days, Byemoor was a very important place. It served as the main town for many small farms nearby. However, farming became harder over time. Also, it became easier to travel to bigger towns. This caused the population of Byemoor and the surrounding area to slowly decrease.
Byemoor's Population Today
In the year 2021, a count was done by Statistics Canada. It showed that Byemoor had 30 people living there. These people lived in 14 homes. This was a small decrease from 35 people in 2016.
The land area of Byemoor is 0.59 square kilometers (0.23 square miles). This means that in 2021, there were about 51 people per square kilometer. In 2016, there were 35 people living in Byemoor. The population stayed the same from 2011 to 2016.
Community Services in Byemoor
Even though Byemoor is a small hamlet, it offers several services. These services help the local farming community.
Here are some of the places you can find in Byemoor:
- A small hotel for visitors.
- An arena for sports and events.
- A community hall for gatherings.
- A curling rink for winter sports.
- St. Paul's Anglican Church.
- Byemoor School, which teaches elementary and junior high students.
There are also some small offices for oil field companies in the area.
