Dalroy facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Dalroy
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 Dalroy
Location in Alberta
Dalroy
Location in Canada
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Region | Calgary Metropolitan Region |
| Census division | 6 |
| Municipal district | Rocky View County |
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| • Type | Unincorporated |
| Area
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| • Land | 0.17 km2 (0.07 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 39 |
| • Density | 226.5/km2 (587/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−07:00 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−06:00 (MDT) |
| Area code(s) | 403, 587, 825 |
Dalroy is a small community in southern Alberta, Canada. It is known as a hamlet, which is a small settlement, usually smaller than a village.
Dalroy is located about 28 kilometers (18 miles) east of downtown Calgary. It is also very close to Highway 9, just 0.8 kilometers (0.5 miles) east of it.
The name 'Dalroy' has an interesting origin. It was created by combining the names of two of the first local merchants in the area: Mr. Dill and Mr. McElroy.
How Many People Live in Dalroy?
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Dalroy changes over the years. This information is collected during a census, which is like a big count of everyone in a country or area.
In the 2021 Census, 39 people lived in Dalroy. They lived in 17 homes. This was a decrease from 50 people in 2016.
A local count, called the 2018 municipal census, showed that 46 people lived in Dalroy that year.
Back in the 2016 Census, Dalroy had 55 residents. They lived in 23 homes. This was a small increase from 53 people in 2011.
