Flatbush, Alberta facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Flatbush
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 Flatbush
Location in Alberta
Flatbush
Location in Canada
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Region | Northern Alberta |
| Census division | 17 |
| Municipal district | Municipal District of Lesser Slave River No. 124 |
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| • Type | Unincorporated |
| Area
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| • Land | 0.69 km2 (0.27 sq mi) |
| Population
(2021)
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| • Total | 30 |
| • Density | 43.5/km2 (113/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−07:00 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−06:00 (MDT) |
| Area code(s) | 780, 587, 825 |
Flatbush is a small community located in northern Alberta, Canada. It is known as a hamlet, which is a type of small village. Flatbush is part of the Municipal District of Lesser Slave River No. 124.
You can find Flatbush about 3 kilometers (2 miles) west of Highway 44. It is also located about 135 kilometers (84 miles) northwest of Edmonton, a larger city in Alberta.
How Many People Live Here?
Every few years, Canada counts how many people live in different areas. This count is called a census. It helps us understand how communities are growing or changing.
Population in 2021
In the 2021 Census, 30 people lived in Flatbush. These people lived in 16 of the 19 homes available in the area. This was a decrease from the 2016 population. Flatbush covers a land area of 0.69 square kilometers (0.27 square miles). This means there were about 43.5 people living in each square kilometer.
Population in 2016
During the 2016 Census, Flatbush had a population of 45 people. They lived in 19 of the 22 homes in the hamlet. This number was an increase from the 2011 population. The land area was still 0.69 square kilometers (0.27 square miles). This meant there were about 65.2 people per square kilometer at that time.
