County of Barrhead No facts for kids

Quick facts for kids County of Barrhead No. 11
Municipal district
County of Barrhead No Location in Alberta
Country	Canada
Province	Alberta
Region	Central Alberta
Census division	No. 13
Established	1955
Incorporated	1959 (County)
Area  (2016)
• Land	2,406.25 km2 (929.06 sq mi)
Population  (2016)
• Total	6,288
• Density	2.6/km2 (7/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC-7 (MST)

The County of Barrhead No. 11 is a special type of local government area called a municipal district. It's located in north central Alberta, Canada. You can find it northwest of Edmonton, which is a big city in Alberta. This county is part of a larger area known as Census Division No. 13. It was officially formed in 1955 and became a county in 1959.

How Many People Live Here?

The County of Barrhead No. 11 is home to thousands of people. Knowing the population helps us understand how big a place is and how it's growing.

Population Changes Over Time

• In 2016, a survey called the Census of Population counted 6,288 people living in the County of Barrhead No. 11. These people lived in 2,298 homes.
• This was a small increase from 2011. In 2011, the county had 6,096 residents.
• Going back to 2006, the population was 5,845 people. This shows a steady growth over the years.

Understanding Population Density

The county covers a land area of about 2,406 square kilometers (or 929 square miles).

• Population density tells us how many people live in each square kilometer.
• In 2016, the County of Barrhead No. 11 had about 2.6 people per square kilometer. This means it's a fairly spread-out area, not crowded like a big city.

Towns and Other Places

The County of Barrhead No. 11 is made up of different kinds of communities. Some are bigger towns, while others are smaller areas where people live.

Urban Areas Nearby

The following towns are completely surrounded by the County of Barrhead No. 11:

• Cities
  • none
• Towns
  • Barrhead
• Villages
  • none
• Summer villages
  • none

Smaller Communities Inside the County

These smaller communities are located within the County of Barrhead No. 11:

• Hamlets
  • Campsie
  • Manola
  • Neerlandia
  • Thunder Lake
• Localities
  • Belvedere
  • Bloomsbury
  • Cam-Bar Estates
  • Camp Creek
  • Campsie Cove
  • Dunstable
  • Düsseldorf
  • Freedom
  • Gardenview
  • Greendale Subdivision
  • Highridge
  • Holmes Crossing
  • Idle Hours
  • Lawton
  • Lightning Bay
  • Lunnford
  • Mahar Subdivision
  • Meadowview
  • Mellowdale
  • Moonlight Bay Estates
  • Moose Wallow
  • Mosside
  • Mystery Lake
  • Naples
  • Park La Nonne
  • Roselea
  • Sion
  • Stewartfield
  • Summerlea
  • Tiger Lily
  • Vega

Fun Things to Do and See

The County of Barrhead No. 11 offers many places for outdoor fun and sports!

Parks and Lakes

• Thunder Lake Provincial Park: A great place for camping and enjoying nature.
• Holmes Crossing Recreation Area
• Klondike Ferry Park
• Dolberg Lake Campground
• Homesteaders Walking Trail
• Clear Lake
• Lac la Nonne / Elks Beach
• Peanut Lake

Sports and Activities in Barrhead

The town of Barrhead, located within the county, has many facilities for sports:

• Swimming Pool
• Curling Rink
• Rodeo Grounds
• Tennis Courts
• Ice Hockey: Barrhead Agrena
• Golf: Barrhead Golf Course, Paddle River Golf Course
• Bowling: Blue Heron Bowl
• Skiing: Misty Ridge Ski Hill