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Gregoire Lake Estates
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 Gregoire Lake Estates
Location in Alberta
Gregoire Lake Estates
Location in Canada
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Region | Northern Alberta |
| Census division | 16 |
| Municipal district | Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo |
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| • Type | Unincorporated |
| Area
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| • Land | 0.41 km2 (0.16 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 138 |
| • Density | 340.7/km2 (882/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−07:00 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−06:00 (MDT) |
| Area code(s) | 780, 587, 825 |
Gregoire Lake Estates is a small community called a hamlet in northern Alberta, Canada. It's part of the Wood Buffalo area. You can find it about 30 kilometers (18 miles) southeast of Fort McMurray, right along Highway 881.
History
In 2016, Gregoire Lake Estates faced a big challenge. On May 4, 2016, everyone in the hamlet had to leave their homes. This was because a large wildfire was spreading quickly near Fort McMurray. Safety was the top priority for everyone.
Population and People
Every few years, Canada counts its population. This helps us understand how many people live in different places.
Recent Population Counts
- In 2021, the Canadian government counted 138 people living in Gregoire Lake Estates.
- These people lived in 52 homes out of 67 total houses in the hamlet.
- The area of Gregoire Lake Estates is about 0.41 square kilometers. This means there were about 340 people per square kilometer in 2021.
Changes Over Time
- In 2016, the population was 165 people.
- Before that, in 2011, there were 188 people living here.
- The local government also did a count in 2018, which showed 204 people. This was a decrease from 275 people in 2012.
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