Half Moon Lake, Alberta facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Half Moon Lake
Half Moon Estates
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Hamlet
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South end of Half Moon Lake, as seen from Half Moon Lake Resort
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 Half Moon Lake
Location in Alberta
Half Moon Lake
Location in Canada
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Region | Edmonton Region |
| Census division | 11 |
| Specialized municipality | Strathcona County |
| Settled | 1950 |
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| • Type | Unincorporated |
| Area
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| • Land | 0.93 km2 (0.36 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 742 m (2,434 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 87 |
| • Density | 93.6/km2 (242/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| Postal code span |
T8E
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| Area code(s) | +1-780 |
| Highways | Highway 629 |
Half Moon Lake is a small community, called a hamlet, in Alberta, Canada. It's part of Strathcona County. This community is also known as Half Moon Estates by Statistics Canada, which is Canada's national statistics office.
The hamlet sits right by the beautiful Half Moon Lake. It's located just north of Highway 629. You can find it about 13 kilometers (8.1 mi) southeast of Sherwood Park. The community started in the late 1950s when land around the lake was divided into lots for homes.
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About Half Moon Lake
Half Moon Lake is a cool, crescent-shaped body of water. It's about 2 kilometers (1.2 mi) long and 250 meters (820 ft) wide. At its deepest point, the lake goes down about 8.5 meters (28 ft).
Even though most of the land around the lake is privately owned, there's a special place for visitors. The Half Moon Lake Resort is at the south end of the lake. This resort is open during the summer months. It offers campsites, a nice beach area, and a place to launch boats. It's a great spot to enjoy the lake!
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Half Moon Lake changes over time.
Recent Population Counts
- In 2022, a local count by Strathcona County showed 187 people lived in Half Moon Lake. This was a bit less than the 214 people counted in 2018.
- The 2021 national census by Statistics Canada counted 87 people. They lived in 33 of the 35 homes in the area. This was a change from the 223 people counted in 2016.
- In 2021, the land area was 0.93 km2 (0.36 sq mi). This means there were about 93.5/km2 (242/sq mi) people for every square kilometer.
Past Population Counts
- In the 2016 national census, 218 people lived in Half Moon Lake. They lived in 88 of the 103 homes. This was a change from the 250 people counted in 2011.
- In 2016, the land area was 0.51 km2 (0.20 sq mi). This meant there were about 427.5/km2 (1,107/sq mi) people for every square kilometer.
