Duchess, Alberta facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Duchess
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Village
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| Village of Duchess | |
| Motto(s):
Where the Swan Sits
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 Duchess
Location in Alberta
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Region | Southern Alberta |
| Census division | 2 |
| Municipal district | County of Newell |
| Incorporated | |
| • Village | May 12, 1921 |
| Area
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| • Land | 1.93 km2 (0.75 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 760 m (2,490 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,053 |
| • Density | 545.9/km2 (1,414/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
| Highways | Veteran Memorial Highway |
| Waterway | Rock Lake |
Duchess is a small village located in southern Alberta, Canada. It is surrounded by the County of Newell. You can find it north of the town of Brooks and the major Trans-Canada Highway.
The village was given its name in honor of Duchess Louise Marguerite. Duchess is mostly known as a ranching community, where people raise livestock like cattle.
People in Duchess
How Many People Live Here?
In 2021, Statistics Canada counted the population of Duchess. There were 1,053 people living in the village. These people lived in 378 homes.
The land area of Duchess is about 1.93 square kilometers (which is about 0.75 square miles). This means that in 2021, there were about 546 people living in each square kilometer.
Famous People From Duchess
Some notable people have come from Duchess:
- Jeff Shantz – a professional hockey player
- Cheryl Bartlett – a biologist, who studies living things
See also
- For more information in Spanish, check out the Kiddle encyclopedia page: Duchess (Alberta) para niños
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