Herder, Alberta facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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Designated place
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 Herder
Location in Alberta
Herder
Location in Canada
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Region | Central Alberta |
| Census division | 8 |
| Municipal district | Red Deer County |
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| • Type | Unincorporated |
| Area
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| • Land | 0.57 km2 (0.22 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 78 |
| • Density | 137.4/km2 (356/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−07:00 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−06:00 (MDT) |
| Area code(s) | 403, 587, 825 |
Herder is a small place in Alberta, Canada. It's not a city or town with its own local government. Instead, it's called an "unincorporated community." This means it's part of a larger area, Red Deer County, and is officially recognized by Statistics Canada for counting people.
You can find Herder on the south side of Highway 11. It's about 1.8 kilometers (1.1 miles) east of the city of Red Deer. Another recognized area, Balmoral SE, is right next to Herder, to its northeast.
Population Facts
Every few years, Canada counts its people. This is called a census.
Herder's Population in 2021
In the 2021 census, 78 people lived in Herder. These people lived in 23 homes out of 25 available houses. This was an increase from 2016. Herder covers a land area of 0.57 square kilometers (0.22 square miles). This means there were about 137 people per square kilometer.
Herder's Population in 2016
In the 2016 census, Herder had 65 people. They lived in 17 out of 18 available homes. This was also an increase from 2011. The land area was still 0.57 square kilometers (0.22 square miles). At that time, there were about 114 people per square kilometer.
