Keoma, Alberta facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Keoma
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 Keoma
Location in Alberta
Keoma
Location in Canada
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Region | Calgary Metropolitan Region |
| Census division | 6 |
| Municipal district | Rocky View County |
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| • Type | Unincorporated |
| Area
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| • Land | 0.24 km2 (0.09 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 95 |
| • Density | 392.2/km2 (1,016/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−07:00 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−06:00 (MDT) |
| Area code(s) | 403, 587, 825 |
Keoma is a small community, called a hamlet, located in southern Alberta, Canada. It's part of the area managed by Rocky View County. This means it's a small settlement that doesn't have its own local government, but is looked after by the larger county.
You can find Keoma about 35 kilometers (21 miles) northeast of Calgary. It's situated on Highway 566, not far from Highway 9 and the Trans-Canada Highway.
The name Keoma comes from an Indigenous word meaning "over there" or "far away." The hamlet was first settled in 1910. This happened when the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) opened up land for farming that could be watered using irrigation. It's believed that the CPR named the site, but this isn't completely certain. Keoma had its own post office for many years, from January 15, 1910, until June 27, 1986.
Keoma's Population
The number of people living in Keoma changes over time. Every few years, governments count how many people live in different areas. This is called a census.
Recent Population Counts
- In the 2021 Census, Keoma had a population of 95 people. They lived in 37 homes out of 40 available. This was a small increase from 94 people in 2016.
- The land area of Keoma is about 0.24 square kilometers. This means there were about 392 people living in each square kilometer in 2021.
- Before that, in a local count by Rocky View County in 2018, Keoma had 89 residents. This was an increase from 67 people in 2013.
- In the 2016 Census, Keoma had 104 people living in 38 homes. This was also an increase from 87 people in 2011.
