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Cardston County
Oldest grain elevator in Alberta, located in Raley
Oldest grain elevator in Alberta, located in Raley
Official seal of Cardston County
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Location within Alberta
Location within Alberta
Country Canada
Province Alberta
Region Southern Alberta
Census division 3
Established 1954
Incorporated 1999 (County)
Area
 (2021)
 • Land 3,358.39 km2 (1,296.68 sq mi)
Population
 (2021)
 • Total 4,856
 • Density 1.4/km2 (4/sq mi)
Time zone UTC−7 (MST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC−6 (MDT)

Cardston County is a special type of local government area, called a municipal district, located in southern Alberta, Canada. It's found in Census Division 3, surrounding the Town of Cardston.

This area was first created on January 1, 1954. It was formed by joining two smaller districts. Later, on January 1, 2000, its name was officially changed to Cardston County.

Exploring Cardston County's Landscape

Cardston County is in southern Alberta, Canada. It has many different types of land. You can see flat plains and amazing mountain views. The Waterton River flows through the area. This river helps make the farmland very rich and the scenery beautiful.

Lakes in the Area

  • Payne Lake is a notable lake found in Cardston County.

Towns and Villages in Cardston County

Cardston County is home to several communities. Some are towns and villages that are surrounded by the county. Other smaller communities, called hamlets and localities, are located right within the county's borders.

Major Urban Areas

These larger communities are surrounded by Cardston County:

Smaller Communities (Hamlets)

These hamlets are part of Cardston County:

Other Localities

These are even smaller places within Cardston County:

Who Lives in Cardston County?

Every few years, Canada counts its population. This helps us understand how many people live in different areas.

Population in 2021

In 2021, Statistics Canada counted the people in Cardston County.

  • The total population was 4,856 people.
  • This was a 8.4% increase from 2016.
  • There were 1,143 homes where people lived.
  • The land area is about 3,358.39 square kilometers.
  • This means there were about 1.4 people living per square kilometer.

Population in 2016

In 2016, the population of Cardston County was 4,481 people.

  • This was a 7.5% increase from 2011.
  • The land area was slightly larger then, at 3,429.82 square kilometers.
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