Indus, Alberta facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Indus
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 Indus
Location in Alberta
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Census division | No. 6 |
| Municipal district | Rocky View County |
| Area
(2021)
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| • Land | 0.78 km2 (0.30 sq mi) |
| Population
(2021)
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| • Total | 36 |
| • Density | 46.2/km2 (120/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
Indus is a hamlet in southern Alberta, Canada under the jurisdiction of Rocky View County.
Indus is located approximately 6.1 km (3.8 mi) east of the City of Calgary's eastern limits and 24 km (15 mi) southeast of Downtown Calgary on Highway 791, 0.6 km (0.4 mi) north of Highway 22X.
Indus is home to a recreation complex that serves Rocky View County and the southeast communities in the Calgary region of which is made up of a mix which includes multi-generational Canadian farm families and acreage owners.
Indus's community hockey program is young, having been founded in the early 1970s, but in a relatively short time has developed a strong program that has seen many of its participating athletes move to advanced levels including junior hockey, Canadian university & USA college (NCAA), as well as professional hockey.
The name 'Indus' was suggested in 1914 to the Canadian Pacific Railway by Dr. J.M. Fulton, was the shortened version of "industry". When the rail line reached this area, Dr. Fulton envisioned industrial growth for the region.
Indus is also a Sanskrit word for "constellation of the stars". There appears to be no direct connection to the Sanskrit word.
Demographics
In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Indus recorded a population of 36 living in 15 of its 15 total private dwellings, a change of -14.3% from its 2016 population of 42. With a land area of 0.78 km2 (0.30 sq mi), it had a population density of 46.2/km2 (120/sq mi) in 2021.
The population of Indus according to the 2018 municipal census conducted by Rocky View County is 32, a decrease from its 2013 municipal census population count of 36.
As a designated place in the 2016 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Indus recorded a population of 62 living in 24 of its 24 total private dwellings, a change of 37.8% from its 2011 population of 45. With a land area of 1.09 km2 (0.42 sq mi), it had a population density of 56.9/km2 (147/sq mi) in 2016.
Education
Indus School provides education to students in kindergarten through grade 9.
