Castor, Alberta facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Castor
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Welcome sign in Castor
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 Castor
Location in Alberta
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Region | Central Alberta |
| Census division | 7 |
| Municipal district | County of Paintearth No. 18 |
| Incorporated | |
| • Village | November 26, 1909 |
| • Town | June 27, 1910 |
| Area
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| • Land | 2.61 km2 (1.01 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 816 m (2,677 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 803 |
| • Density | 307.9/km2 (797/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
| Postal code span |
T0C 0X0
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| Area code(s) | 403, 587 |
| Highways | Highway 12 Highway 36 |
| Waterways | Battle River Sullivan Lake |
Castor is a town in Alberta, Canada. It is located at the intersection of Highway 12 and Highway 861, approximately 143 km (89 mi) east of the City of Red Deer. It has an elevation 816 m (2,677 ft).
Castor is French (also Latin) for beaver. The town is known for its duck and geese migration in the fall since its territory includes many stopping points well frequented by migrating waterfowl.
History
Castor was incorporated on July 13, 1910.
Demographics
In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the Town of Castor recorded a population of 803 living in 383 of its 426 total private dwellings, a change of -13.6% from its 2016 population of 929. With a land area of 2.61 km2 (1.01 sq mi), it had a population density of 307.7/km2 (797/sq mi) in 2021.
In the 2016 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the Town of Castor recorded a population of 929 living in 419 of its 448 total private dwellings, a -0.3% change from its 2011 population of 932. With a land area of 2.63 km2 (1.02 sq mi), it had a population density of 353.2/km2 (915/sq mi) in 2016.
Economy
The town's main industries are agriculture, mining and oil and gas services.
Education
The Town of Castor has two schools, one Public named Gus Wetter School and one Catholic named Theresetta Catholic School. A source of humour for those familiar with Castor is the name of Gus Wetter's school men's sports teams: The Castor Raiders.
Infrastructure
Castor is home to the Our Lady of the Rosary Hospital.
Notable people
- Darcy Tucker, former professional hockey player
