Fleet, Alberta facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Fleet
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 Fleet
Location in Alberta
Fleet
Location in Canada
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Region | Central Alberta |
| Census division | 7 |
| Municipal district | County of Paintearth No. 18 |
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| • Type | Unincorporated |
| Population
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| • Total | 28 |
| Time zone | UTC−07:00 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−06:00 (MDT) |
| Area code(s) | 403, 587, 825 |
Fleet is a small community known as a hamlet in central Alberta, Canada. It is part of the County of Paintearth No. 18. You can find Fleet on the north side of Highway 12. It is about 141 kilometres (88 mi) (or 88 miles) east of a larger city called Red Deer.
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Understanding Hamlets in Alberta
A hamlet is a very small settlement or village. In Alberta, hamlets are usually unincorporated. This means they do not have their own local government. Instead, they are governed by a larger municipal district or county. For Fleet, this is the County of Paintearth No. 18.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community does not have its own town council. Decisions for the community are made by the council of the larger area it belongs to. This helps manage resources and services for smaller places like Fleet.
Population and Census Information
Knowing how many people live in a place helps us understand its size. This information is collected through a process called a census. A census counts everyone living in a country or area.
Fleet's Population Count
In the year 1991, Statistics Canada conducted a national census. This count showed that Fleet had a population of 28 people. This number helps us see how small and close-knit the community of Fleet is.
