Municipal District of Smoky River No. 130 facts for kids
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Municipal District of Smoky River No. 130
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Location within Alberta
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Region | Northern Alberta |
| Census division | 19 |
| Established | 1952 |
| Incorporated | 1952 |
| Area
(2021)
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| • Land | 2,834.18 km2 (1,094.28 sq mi) |
| Population
(2021)
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| • Total | 1,684 |
| • Density | 0.6/km2 (2/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
The Municipal District of Smoky River No. 130 is a special type of local government area in northwestern Alberta, Canada. It's like a big rural area where people live and work, and it's managed by its own local council. The main office for this district is in the town of Falher. It is part of Census Division No. 19 in Alberta.
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History of Smoky River No. 130
The Municipal District of Smoky River No. 130 got its current name on January 1, 1952. Before that, it was called the MD of Fillion No. 130. The name "Smoky River" comes from the Smoky River, which is a river that flows into the larger Peace River.
Geography and Communities
This municipal district is home to several towns, villages, and smaller communities. These places are important parts of the area.
Towns and Villages
The following towns and villages are located within or surrounded by the MD of Smoky River No. 130:
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Hamlets and Localities
Besides towns and villages, there are also smaller communities called hamlets and localities.
Population and Demographics
Every few years, Statistics Canada counts how many people live in different areas. This is called a census. It helps us understand how communities are growing or changing.
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Recent Population Changes
In the 2021 Census, 1,684 people lived in the MD of Smoky River No. 130. They lived in 637 homes. This was a decrease from the 2,006 people counted in 2016.
The land area of the district is about 2,834 square kilometers (1,094 square miles). This means there are about 0.6 people living in each square kilometer. This is called population density.
In the 2016 Census, there were 2,023 people living in the district. This was also a small decrease from the 2,126 people counted in 2011.
