Faust, Alberta facts for kids
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Faust
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 Faust
Location in Alberta
Faust
Location in Canada
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Region | Northern Alberta |
| Census division | 17 |
| Municipal district | Big Lakes County |
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| • Type | Unincorporated |
| Area
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| • Land | 4.42 km2 (1.71 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 282 |
| • Density | 63.7/km2 (165/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−07:00 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−06:00 (MDT) |
| Area code(s) | 780, 587, 825 |
Faust is a small community, also known as a hamlet, located in northern Alberta, Canada. It's part of Big Lakes County. You can find it about 1 kilometer north of Highway 2. If you're traveling from Edmonton, it's about 241 kilometers northwest.
The community was named after E. T. Faust, who was a railroad officer.
About Faust
Faust is a quiet place in the beautiful province of Alberta. It's a great example of a small Canadian community. Being a hamlet means it's a small settlement without its own local government like a town or city. Instead, it's governed by Big Lakes County.
Who Lives in Faust?
Every few years, Canada counts its population. This helps us understand how communities are growing or changing.
- In 2021, about 282 people lived in Faust. They lived in 133 homes. This was a small increase from 2016, when 261 people lived there.
- The area of Faust is about 4.42 square kilometers. This means there were about 63 people living in each square kilometer in 2021.
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