Special Area No. 4 facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Special Area No. 4
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Location within Alberta
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Planning region | Red Deer |
| Incorporated | January 1, 1969 |
| Area
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| • Land | 4,299.8 km2 (1,660.2 sq mi) |
| Population
(2021)
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| • Total | 1,236 |
| • Density | 0.3/km2 (0.8/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| Postal Code Prefix |
T0C
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| Area code | +1-403 |
Special Area No. 4 is a unique region in central Alberta, Canada. It's a bit like a rural county or district. However, it's managed differently from other areas. Instead of a locally elected council, it's overseen by the Special Areas Board. This board has four people chosen by the province to help run things.
This area is home to Gooseberry Lake Provincial Park, a great place to visit. You can also find other lakes here, like Grassy Island Lake and Sounding Lake.
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Places in Special Area No. 4
This special area includes several communities. Some are small towns, and others are even smaller places called hamlets or localities.
Towns and Villages
The following villages are found within or near Special Area No. 4:
Hamlets
These hamlets are smaller communities located inside Special Area No. 4:
Localities
Even smaller places, known as localities, are also part of Special Area No. 4:
- Ensleigh
- Idamay
- Little Gem
- Lloyds Hill
- Neutral Valley
- Pemukan
- Sounding Lake
- Wiste
People of Special Area No. 4
Let's look at how many people live in Special Area No. 4.
Population Numbers
In 2021, a count of people called the 2021 Census of Population was done. It showed that 1,236 people lived in Special Area No. 4. They lived in 421 homes. This number was almost the same as in 2016, when 1,237 people lived here.
Area and Density
Special Area No. 4 covers a large area of land. It is about 4,299.8 square kilometers (or 1,660.2 square miles). In 2021, the population density was about 0.3 people per square kilometer. This means there aren't many people living in each square kilometer of land. It's a very spread-out area.
