Condor, Alberta facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Condor
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 Condor
Location in Alberta
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Census division | No. 9 |
| Municipal district | Clearwater County |
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| • Type | Unincorporated |
| Elevation | 960 m (3,150 ft) |
| Population
(1991)
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| • Total | 99 |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
Condor is a small community, known as a hamlet, located in Alberta, Canada. It is part of Clearwater County.
About Condor
Condor is found in a part of Alberta called census division No. 9. It is also within the federal voting area known as Wetaskiwin. Back in 1938, people in Condor were working to get a gravel road built to their community.
How Condor Got Its Name
The hamlet of Condor was named to honor a British Royal Navy ship. This ship was called HMS Condor.
How Many People Live There?
In 1991, a count of the population was done by Statistics Canada. This count showed that 99 people lived in Condor at that time.
Famous People from Condor
A well-known person from Condor is Barry Mather. He was a Canadian journalist. He also served as a Member of Parliament from 1968 to 1972. This means he was elected to represent his community in the Canadian government.
