Improvement District No. 12 facts for kids
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Improvement District No. 12
(Jasper National Park) |
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Location within Alberta
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Region | Alberta's Rockies |
| Census division | No. 15 |
| Established | April 1, 1945 |
| Renumbered | January 1, 1969 |
| Area
(2021)
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| • Land | 10,118.55 km2 (3,906.79 sq mi) |
| Population
(2021)
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| • Total | 0 |
| • Density | 0/km2 (0/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
Improvement District No. 12 (Jasper National Park) is a special kind of area in Alberta, Canada. It's like a local government for a big part of Jasper National Park. This area covers almost all of the park, except for the town of Jasper itself. It helps manage things in this beautiful mountain region.
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History of Improvement District No. 12
Improvement District No. 12, often called I.D. No. 12, was first created on April 1, 1945. Back then, it was known as I.D. No. 80. It was formed by combining many smaller improvement districts.
Later, on January 1, 1969, its name was changed to I.D. No. 12. This made it easier to keep track of the different areas.
In 1995, a new improvement district was formed from a part of I.D. No. 12. This new area was called Jasper Improvement District. It later became the town of Jasper in 2001. So, I.D. No. 12 now covers the parts of the park that are not part of the town of Jasper.
Geography of Jasper National Park's District
This improvement district is located within the stunning Jasper National Park. It's a vast area of mountains, forests, and rivers.
Communities and Localities in the Park
There are no permanent towns or large communities within Improvement District No. 12. This means very few people live here all year round.
However, there are several smaller places called localities. These are spots that might have a few buildings, campgrounds, or points of interest. They are often places where visitors can stop or find services.
Here are some of the localities you can find in Improvement District No. 12:
- Athabasca Falls
- Devona
- East Gate Trailers
- Lake Edith
- Miette
- Miette Hot Springs
- Pocahontas
- Shale Banks
- Snaring
- Sunwapta
Population of Improvement District No. 12
In the 2021 Census, the population of Improvement District No. 12 was recorded as 0. This means there are no permanent residents living in this specific part of the park. The people who work or stay in the park usually live in the town of Jasper or are temporary visitors.
In the 2016 Census, the population was 53 people. This number can change a lot because it often counts temporary residents or park staff. The land area of the district is very large, about 10,118.55 square kilometers (3,906.8 square miles).
