Foothills County facts for kids
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Foothills County
Municipal District of Sheep River No. 31 (1954)
Municipal District of Foothills No. 31 (1954–2018) |
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Location
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| Country | Canada | |
| Province | Alberta | |
| Region | Calgary Region | |
| Census division | 6 | |
| Established | 1944 | |
| Incorporated | 1944 | |
| Name change | January 1, 2019 | |
| Area
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| • Land | 3,604.76 km2 (1,391.81 sq mi) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 23,199 | |
| • Density | 6.4/km2 (17/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (MST) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) | |
Foothills County is a special kind of local government area called a municipal district. It is located in southern Alberta, Canada. It sits right next to the big city of Calgary. Even though it's close to Calgary, it's a separate area. Foothills County is part of the Calgary Metropolitan Region Board, which helps plan for the future of the whole region.
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History of Foothills County
Foothills County has had a few different names over the years. It was first created on January 1, 1954. Back then, it was called the Municipal District (MD) of Sheep River No. 31. This new district was formed by combining parts of several smaller areas.
Just a few months later, on March 25, 1954, its name was changed. It became the MD of Foothills No. 31. Then, on January 1, 2019, the name changed one more time to what it is today: Foothills County.
Geography and Communities
Foothills County is home to many different towns, villages, and smaller communities. These communities are spread out across the county's large area.
Towns and Villages in Foothills County
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The following urban areas are surrounded by Foothills County:
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Hamlets and LocalitiesThe following hamlets are located within Foothills County: |
The following localities are also found within Foothills County. Localities are smaller, often less developed areas.
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Population and Demographics
Demographics is the study of a population, including how many people live in an area and how that number changes.
In 2021, Statistics Canada counted the population of Foothills County. There were 23,199 people living there. This was a small increase from 2016, when the population was 22,616.
The county covers a large area of about 3,604.76 square kilometers (1,391.81 square miles). This means that in 2021, there were about 6.4 people living in each square kilometer.
Fun Places to Visit
Foothills County has many interesting places to visit and things to do. Here are a few of them:
- Big Rock: A huge rock left behind by a glacier.
- Cavalry FC: A professional soccer team.
- De Winton/South Calgary Airport: A local airport.
- Frank Lake: A wetland area great for birdwatching.
- High River Airport: Another local airport.
- Spruce Meadows: A famous equestrian (horse riding) facility.
