County of Forty Mile No. 8 facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
County of Forty Mile No. 8
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Location within Alberta
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| Country | Canada | ||
| Province | Alberta | ||
| Region | Southern Alberta | ||
| Planning region | South Saskatchewan | ||
| Established | 1954 | ||
| Incorporated | 1958 | ||
| Area
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| • Land | 7,163.61 km2 (2,765.89 sq mi) | ||
| Population
(2021)
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| • Total | 3,471 | ||
| • Density | 0.5/km2 (1/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC−7 (MST) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) | ||
The County of Forty Mile No. 8 is a special type of local government area called a municipal district in southeastern Alberta, Canada. It's located southwest of a bigger city called Medicine Hat. The main office for the county is in the Village of Foremost.
The County of Forty Mile is known for having several "ghost towns." These are places where most people have moved away, leaving behind empty buildings. Some of these ghost towns include Nemiskam, Orion, Conquerville, Altorado, Conrad, and the partly abandoned Etzikom.
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Exploring Forty Mile County
Towns and Villages
The County of Forty Mile No. 8 is home to different types of communities. Some are bigger, like towns, and others are smaller, like villages and hamlets.
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Here are the main towns and villages that are surrounded by the County of Forty Mile No. 8:
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These are the smaller communities called hamlets located inside the County of Forty Mile No. 8:
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Other Localities
Besides towns, villages, and hamlets, there are also many smaller places called localities within the County of Forty Mile No. 8. These are often very small communities or historical sites.
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- Other places
Who Lives Here?
Population and Area
In 2021, the County of Forty Mile No. 8 had a population of 3,471 people. These people lived in 861 homes.
The county covers a large area of about 7,163.61 square kilometers (which is about 2,765.9 square miles). This means that, on average, there is only about 0.5 person living in each square kilometer. This is called the population density, and it shows that the county is very spread out with lots of open space!
