Diamond City, Alberta facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Diamond City
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 Diamond City
Location in Alberta
Diamond City
Location in Canada
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Region | Southern Alberta |
| Census division | 2 |
| Municipal district | Lethbridge County |
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| • Type | Unincorporated |
| Area
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| • Land | 0.51 km2 (0.20 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 204 |
| • Density | 398/km2 (1,030/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−07:00 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−06:00 (MDT) |
| Area code(s) | 403, 587, 825 |
Diamond City is a small community called a hamlet in southern Alberta, Canada. It's part of Lethbridge County. You can find it on Highway 25, about 13 kilometers (8 miles) north of Lethbridge.
The community got its name because of the coal found nearby. Coal was often called "black diamond" back then.
A Look Back: History of Diamond City
Diamond City began around the year 1900. The first people to settle there were farmers, ranchers, and miners.
The community grew very quickly after a coal mine opened in 1905. For a while, Diamond City was an official "town." But on June 30, 1937, it changed back to being a hamlet. This means it became a smaller, less formally organized community.
People and Numbers: Diamond City's Population
Every few years, a count of people is done. This is called a census. It helps us understand how many people live in a place.
How Many People Live Here?
In the 2021 Census, 204 people lived in Diamond City. They lived in 64 homes. This was a small increase from 184 people in 2016.
Here's how the population has changed over the years:
- 1926: 250 people
- 1936: 143 people
- 2011: 162 people
- 2016: 184 people
- 2021: 204 people
The land area of Diamond City is about 0.51 square kilometers. This means there are about 398 people living in each square kilometer.
