Ferrier, Alberta facts for kids
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Ferrier
Ferrier Acres
Ferrier Acres Trailer Court |
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Designated place
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 Ferrier
Location in Alberta
Ferrier
Location in Canada
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Region | Central Alberta |
| Census division | 9 |
| Municipal district | Clearwater County, Alberta |
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| • Type | Unincorporated |
| Area
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| • Land | 2.84 km2 (1.10 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 258 |
| • Density | 91/km2 (240/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−07:00 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−06:00 (MDT) |
| Area codes | 403, 587, 825 |
Ferrier, also known as Ferrier Acres, is a small community in Alberta, Canada. It is located within Clearwater County. This area is recognized as a designated place by Statistics Canada. This means it is a specific area used for counting people during a census.
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Discovering Ferrier: Location and Community
Ferrier is an unincorporated community. This means it does not have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it is managed by the larger Clearwater County.
Where is Ferrier Located?
You can find Ferrier on the south side of Township Road 393A. It is about 4 kilometers (2.5 miles) west of Highway 11A. This places it in the beautiful Central Alberta region.
Understanding Ferrier's Population
Every few years, Canada counts all its people. This is called a census. These counts help us understand how communities are growing or changing.
How Many People Live in Ferrier?
In the year 2021, Statistics Canada counted the population of Ferrier Acres Trailer Court. There were 258 people living there. These residents lived in 103 homes out of 112 total homes available.
Changes in Population Over Time
The population in 2021 was different from previous years.
- In 2016, Ferrier Acres Trailer Court had 421 residents. This means the population decreased between 2016 and 2021.
- The land area of Ferrier is about 2.84 square kilometers (1.10 square miles). This gives it a population density of about 91 people per square kilometer in 2021. Population density tells us how many people live in a certain amount of space.
Let's look back a bit further.
- In 2016, the census recorded 395 people living in Ferrier Acres Trailer Court. They lived in 149 out of 153 homes.
- This was an increase from 2011, when the population was 239 people.
- In 2016, the land area was slightly larger, about 2.98 square kilometers (1.15 square miles). The population density was about 133 people per square kilometer.
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- List of communities in Alberta
- List of designated places in Alberta
