Kitscoty facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Kitscoty
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Village
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| Village of Kitscoty | ||
Main Street, Kitscoty
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| Nickname(s):
Biggest Little Sports Centre in Alberta
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 Kitscoty
Location in Alberta
Kitscoty
Location in Canada
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| Country | Canada | |
| Province | Alberta | |
| Region | Central Alberta | |
| Census division | 10 | |
| Municipal district | County of Vermilion River | |
| Founded | 1905 | |
| Incorporated | ||
| • Village | March 22, 1911 | |
| Area
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| • Land | 1.51 km2 (0.58 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 670 m (2,200 ft) | |
| Population
(2021)
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| • Total | 852 | |
| • Density | 564.3/km2 (1,462/sq mi) | |
| • Municipal census (2016) | 976 | |
| Time zone | UTC−07:00 (MST) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−06:00 (MDT) | |
| Forward sortation areas |
T0B 2P0
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| Area codes | 780, 587, 825 | |
| Highways | 16, 897 | |
Kitscoty is a small village located in central Alberta, Canada. It sits where two main roads meet: Highway 16 (also called the Yellowhead Highway) and Highway 897. This makes it easy to get around.
The village is about halfway between the cities of Edmonton (225 km away) and Saskatoon (295 km away). It is also close to Lloydminster. The CN railway tracks run through Kitscoty, too. The main office for the surrounding County of Vermilion River is right here in Kitscoty.
Kitscoty is in a rich farming area. There is also a lot of heavy oil activity nearby. Both farming and oil provide many jobs for the people who live in the village.
Kitscoty's Story: A Look Back
The first people to settle in the Kitscoty area arrived in 1905. The community officially became a village in 1911. Kitscoty was an important trading spot. It served a large area, from Cold Lake in the north to the Battle River in the south.
The village's name, Kitscoty, comes from a famous group of three large stones. These stones are arranged like a tripod. They are found near a place in England called Kit's Coty House.
People Who Live Here
In 2021, the Village of Kitscoty had a population of 852 people. These residents lived in 304 homes. This number was a little lower than its population in 2016, which was 925 people.
The village covers a land area of 1.51 square kilometers. This means that in 2021, there were about 564 people living in each square kilometer.
Learning in Kitscoty
Kitscoty has schools for students of all ages. There is an elementary school for younger children. There is also a junior and senior high school for older students, all located within the village.
Images for kids
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Kitscoty Cemetery
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A view of Kitscoty
