Improvement District No. 9 facts for kids
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Improvement District No. 9 (Banff)
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Location within Alberta
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Region | Alberta's Rockies |
| Census division | No. 15 |
| Established | April 1, 1945 |
| Renumbered | January 1, 1969 |
| Area
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| • Land | 6,751.09 km2 (2,606.61 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,004 |
| • Density | 0.1/km2 (0.3/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
| Website | http://improvementdistrict9.ca |
Improvement District No. 9 (Banff) is a special area in Alberta, Canada. It acts like a local government for most of Banff National Park. This district manages the park area that is not part of the town of Banff. It is located in the beautiful Alberta's Rockies mountains.
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The Story of Improvement District No. 9
Improvement District No. 9 has a long history. It was first created on April 1, 1945. Back then, it was called Improvement District No. 51. It was formed by combining many smaller districts.
Later, on January 1, 1969, its name changed to Improvement District No. 9. The town of Banff used to be part of this district. However, Banff became its own separate town on January 1, 1990.
What is an Improvement District?
An improvement district is a type of local government. It is set up in areas that are not part of a city or town. These districts help manage things like roads, services, and local rules. Improvement District No. 9 helps manage the parts of Banff National Park that are outside the town of Banff.
Where People Live in the District
Improvement District No. 9 covers a very large area. Most of this area is part of Banff National Park. This means it is mostly wild and natural land.
Towns and Hamlets
Only one town is surrounded by Improvement District No. 9. This is the town of Banff. It is a popular place for tourists.
One small community called a hamlet is located inside the district. This hamlet is Lake Louise. It is famous for its beautiful lake and mountains.
Other Places in the District
There are also several smaller places known as localities within the district. These include:
- Anthracite
- Bankhead
- Castle Junction
- Castle Mountain
- Duthil
- Eldon
- Massive
- Saskatchewan River Crossing
- Sawback
- Temple
- Georgetown
These places are often small settlements or historic sites within the park.
How Many People Live Here?
Every few years, Statistics Canada counts the population. This is called a census. It helps us understand how many people live in different areas.
Population in 2021
In the 2021 Census, Improvement District No. 9 had a population of 1,004 people. These people lived in 111 homes. This number was a little lower than in 2016. The district covers a huge land area of about 6,751 square kilometers. This means there are very few people per square kilometer.
Population in 2016
In the 2016 Census, the population was 1,028 people. They lived in 30 homes. This was also a bit lower than the population in 2011. The land area in 2016 was about 6,787 square kilometers.
