Half Moon Bay, Alberta facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Half Moon Bay
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Summer village
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| Summer Village of Half Moon Bay | |
 Half Moon Bay
Location in Alberta
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Census division | No. 8 |
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| • Type | Municipal incorporation |
| Area
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| • Land | 0.12 km2 (0.05 sq mi) |
| Population
(2021)
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| • Total | 65 |
| • Density | 552.7/km2 (1,431/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
Half Moon Bay is a special kind of town called a summer village in Alberta, Canada. It's a small community located right on the western shore of Sylvan Lake. You can find it close to Sylvan Lake Provincial Park, which is a popular spot for outdoor fun.
Who Lives in Half Moon Bay?
This section tells us about the people who live in Half Moon Bay.
Population Changes Over Time
In 2021, a count of people called the Canadian Census found that 65 people lived in Half Moon Bay. These people lived in 26 homes. This was a big jump from 2016, when only 42 people lived there!
The summer village covers a small area of land, about 0.12 square kilometers. This means that in 2021, there were about 552 people living in each square kilometer. This number is called the population density.
Back in 2016, the census showed that 42 people lived in Half Moon Bay. They lived in 20 homes. This was also an increase from 2011, when the population was 38 people. The land area was slightly smaller then, about 0.11 square kilometers.
