Jarvis Bay facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Jarvis Bay
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Summer village
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| Summer Village of Jarvis Bay | |
 Jarvis Bay
Location in Alberta
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Census division | No. 8 |
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| • Type | Municipal incorporation |
| Area
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| • Land | 0.55 km2 (0.21 sq mi) |
| Population
(2021)
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| • Total | 213 |
| • Density | 390.7/km2 (1,012/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
Jarvis Bay is a special kind of community called a summer village in Alberta, Canada. It's found on the eastern side of Sylvan Lake. You can find it just south of the Jarvis Bay Provincial Park.
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About Jarvis Bay
Jarvis Bay is known as a summer village. This means it's a small community where many people have homes they use mainly during the warmer months. It's a popular spot for vacations and enjoying the lake.
The village is located right on the eastern shore of Sylvan Lake. This lake is a well-known place for fun activities like swimming, boating, and fishing. Just south of the village, you'll find the Jarvis Bay Provincial Park. This park offers even more chances to explore nature and enjoy the outdoors.
Population and Homes
Every few years, Canada counts its population in what's called a census. This helps us understand how many people live in different places.
Recent Population Counts
In the 2021 census, the Summer Village of Jarvis Bay had a population of 213 people. These people lived in 90 different homes. The total number of homes available was 141.
The population in 2021 was exactly the same as it was in 2016. This means the number of people living there didn't change during those five years.
Land Area and Density
Jarvis Bay covers a small area of land, about 0.55 square kilometers. To give you an idea, that's roughly the size of 100 football fields.
Because of its small size and population, the village had a population density of about 390 people per square kilometer in 2021. This number tells us how many people live in a certain amount of space.
Past Population
Before 2016, the population was slightly different. In the 2016 census, Jarvis Bay also had 213 people. They lived in 86 homes out of 136 total homes.
This was a small increase from 2011, when the population was 203 people. The land area in 2016 was slightly smaller, at 0.53 square kilometers.
