Chitek Lake, Saskatchewan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Chitek Lake
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Resort village
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| Resort Village of Chitek Lake | |
 Chitek Lake
Location in Saskatchewan
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Saskatchewan |
| Census division | 16 |
| Rural municipality | RM of Big River No. 555 |
| Incorporated | July 1, 1978 |
| Area
(2016)
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| • Land | 2.54 km2 (0.98 sq mi) |
| Population
(2016)
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| • Total | 138 |
| • Density | 54.3/km2 (141/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CST |
| • Summer (DST) | CST |
| Area codes | 306 and 639 |
| Waterway(s) | Chitek Lake |
Chitek Lake is a lovely resort village located in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. A resort village is a special type of community. It is often a popular spot for people to visit and enjoy nature. Chitek Lake sits right on the shores of the beautiful Chitek Lake.
In 2021, 300 people called Chitek Lake home. It is found within Census Division No. 16. This is a way to divide up areas for counting people. The village is about 230 kilometers northwest of Saskatoon. It is also about 115 kilometers northeast of North Battleford. The Pelican Lake First Nation reserve is located right next to the resort village.
A Look Back at Chitek Lake's History
Chitek Lake officially became a resort village on July 1, 1978. This meant it gained its own local government. It could then make decisions for its community.
Who Lives in Chitek Lake? (Population Facts)
A census is like a big count of all the people living in a place. It helps us understand how communities are growing.
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In the 2021 Census, Statistics Canada counted 300 people living in Chitek Lake. These residents lived in 130 homes. This was a big increase from 138 people in 2016.
The village covers a land area of about 2.57 square kilometers. This means that in 2021, there were about 116 people per square kilometer. This number tells us how crowded or spread out a place is.
How Chitek Lake is Run (Local Government)
Every town and village needs people to help run things. Chitek Lake has a special team called a municipal council. This council is chosen by the people who live there. They meet regularly to make important decisions for the village.
The leader of the council is called the mayor. The current mayor of Chitek Lake is Sandra Svoboda. There is also an administrator, Tara Westmacott. She helps manage the day-to-day tasks and keeps things running smoothly. The council usually meets on the third Thursday of each month.
