Cochrane Lake, Alberta facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Cochrane Lake
Cochrane Lake Subdivision
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 Cochrane Lake
Location in Alberta
Cochrane Lake
Location in Canada
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Region | Calgary Metropolitan Region |
| Census division | 6 |
| Municipal district | Rocky View County |
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| • Type | Unincorporated |
| Area
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| • Land | 3.8 km2 (1.5 sq mi) |
| Population
(2021)
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| • Total | 767 |
| • Density | 201.9/km2 (523/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−07:00 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−06:00 (MDT) |
| Area code(s) | 403, 587, 825 |
Cochrane Lake is a small community called a hamlet in southern Alberta, Canada. It is managed by Rocky View County. A smaller part of this hamlet is also known as the Cochrane Lake Subdivision. This is a special area recognized by Statistics Canada.
Cochrane Lake is about 45 kilometers (23 miles) northwest of Calgary. It is also very close to the town of Cochrane, just 1.6 kilometers (1 mile) north. You can find it on the west side of Highway 22.
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Why is it Called Cochrane Lake?
Cochrane Lake got its name from a person named Senator Matthew Henry Cochrane. In 1881, he started a big ranch called the Cochrane Ranche. This ranch was very important for producing beef in the area. Later, it became known as the British-American Ranche.
What's Happening There Now?
Today, Cochrane Lake is growing! A company called Monterra is building new homes there. This means more people are choosing to live in this quiet community.
How Many People Live Here?
Knowing how many people live in a place is called demographics. It helps us understand communities.
Recent Population Counts
In 2021, Statistics Canada counted 767 people living in Cochrane Lake. These people lived in 240 homes. This number was a little less than in 2016, when 799 people lived there.
The area of Cochrane Lake is about 3.8 square kilometers. This means that in 2021, there were about 201.9 people living in each square kilometer.
Rocky View County also does its own counts. In 2018, they found 769 people in Cochrane Lake. Back in 2013, there were 792 people. This was a big jump from 2006, when only 243 people lived in the hamlet.
