Cowley, Alberta facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Cowley
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Looking east at Cowley on AB3 (Crowsnest Highway)
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 Cowley
Location in Alberta
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Region | Southern Alberta |
| Census division | 3 |
| Municipal district | Municipal District of Pincher Creek No. 9 |
| Incorporated | |
| • Village | August 16, 1906 |
| Area
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| • Land | 1.36 km2 (0.53 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,175 m (3,855 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 216 |
| • Density | 159.2/km2 (412/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
| Area code(s) | +1-403, +1-587 |
| Highways | Highway 3 Highway 510 |
| Waterway | Oldman River Reservoir |
Cowley is a small village located in southern Alberta, Canada. It is west of the city of Lethbridge. The village is surrounded by the Municipal District of Pincher Creek No. 9.
People first settled in Cowley in the 1880s. A rancher gave the village its name. The Cowley Post Office opened in 1900. In 1906, Cowley officially became an incorporated village. The community's name comes from combining the words "cow" and "lea." A "lea" means a meadow or a grassy field.
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How Many People Live in Cowley?
The number of people living in Cowley changes over time. Statistics Canada counts everyone in Canada every few years.
Population in 2021
In the 2021 Census, 216 people lived in Cowley. These people lived in 96 homes. This was a small increase from 2016. The village covers an area of about 1.36 square kilometers (0.52 square miles).
Population in 2016
In the 2016 Census, Cowley had 209 residents. They lived in 100 homes. This was a slight decrease from its population in 2011, which was 236 people.
Cowley in Arts and Culture
Cowley has appeared in movies and on stamps!
Cowley in Movies
The village of Cowley was used as a filming location for the 2005 movie Brokeback Mountain. In the film, Cowley was called the fictional town of Signal, Wyoming.
Cowley on a Stamp
In 1980, Canada Post released a 17-cent postage stamp. This stamp featured Cowley. It was created to celebrate the 75th anniversary of Alberta becoming a province.
