County of Stettler No. 6 facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
County of Stettler No. 6
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Engine 41 of the Alberta Prairie Railway
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Location within Alberta
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Region | Central Alberta |
| Planning region | Red Deer |
| Established | 1943 |
| Incorporated | 1955 (County) |
| Area
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| • Land | 3,969.65 km2 (1,532.69 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,666 |
| • Density | 1.4/km2 (4/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
The County of Stettler No. 6 is a special type of local government area in central Alberta, Canada. It is known as a municipal district. This means it's a large area with its own local government. This government helps manage things like roads, services, and planning for the people who live there.
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Exploring the County of Stettler No. 6
The County of Stettler No. 6 is located in the middle of Alberta. It is a large area with many different places to live.
Towns and Villages
Inside the county, there are several towns and villages. These communities have their own local governments. However, they are surrounded by the county's land.
- The main town is Stettler. It is the biggest community in the area.
- Other smaller communities include the villages of Big Valley and Donalda.
- There are also "summer villages." These are places where many people have vacation homes. Examples are Rochon Sands and White Sands.
Hamlets and Localities
The County of Stettler No. 6 also includes several smaller communities. These are called hamlets and localities. They do not have their own separate governments.
- Some hamlets in the county are Botha, Byemoor, and Endiang.
- Other hamlets include Erskine, Gadsby, Nevis, and Red Willow.
- Localities are even smaller places. Some examples are Fenn, Hackett, and Scollard.
Population and People
The County of Stettler No. 6 is home to many people. Every few years, Canada counts its population. This helps us understand how communities are growing.
Population in 2021
In 2021, the County of Stettler No. 6 had a population of 5,666 people. These people lived in 1,945 homes. This number was a little higher than in 2016. The county covers a land area of about 3,970 square kilometers (1,533 square miles). This means there were about 1.4 people for every square kilometer. This is called population density.
Population in 2016
In 2016, the county's population was 5,322 people. They lived in 1,850 homes. This was also an increase from its population in 2011. The land area was slightly larger in 2016, at about 4,019 square kilometers (1,552 square miles).
