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Lac Ste. Anne County
Municipal district
Official logo of Lac Ste. Anne County
Lac Ste is located in Alberta
Lac Ste
Lac Ste
Location in Alberta
Country  Canada
Province  Alberta
Region Central Alberta
Census division No. 13
Established 1944
Incorporated 1965
Area
 (2016)
 • Land 2,850.38 km2 (1,100.54 sq mi)
Population
 (2016)
 • Total 10,899
 • Density 3.8/km2 (10/sq mi)
Time zone UTC-7 (MST)

Lac Ste. Anne County is a special type of local government area in central Alberta, Canada. It's like a big region that manages its own services. You can find it northwest of Edmonton. A main road, Highway 43, goes right through the county.

The main office for the county is in a small community called Sangudo. The county gets its name from Lac Ste. Anne, a nearby lake. The lake itself was named after Saint Anne.

How Many People Live Here?

Population in Lac Ste. Anne County

In 2016, Statistics Canada counted the population of Lac Ste. Anne County. About 10,899 people lived there. They lived in 4,346 homes. This was a small increase from 2011.

The county covers a large area of land. It is about 2,850 square kilometers (1,100 square miles). This means there are about 3.8 people living in each square kilometer.

Fun Places to Visit

Campgrounds and Lakes

Lac Ste. Anne County has many fun places to visit. The county looks after several campgrounds. These include Lessard Lake Campground and Riverside Campground. You can also visit Paddle River Dam Campground.

Many small summer villages are found here. They are often by the beautiful lakes. Some of these lakes are Lac Ste. Anne, Lac La Nonne, Nakamun Lake, and Lake Isle.

Natural Areas and Parks

There are also protected natural areas. These are great for exploring nature. You can visit Lily Lake Provincial Natural Area. The Pembina River Provincial Natural Area is another spot. Majeau Lake Provincial Natural Area has two campgrounds. You can also find the Paddle River Dam Picnic Site. Other natural areas include Park Court and Prefontaine and Brock Lake.

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Towns and Communities

Urban Areas in the County

Several towns and villages are located within Lac Ste. Anne County. These are independent communities.

Hamlets and Localities

Many smaller communities are also part of Lac Ste. Anne County. These are called hamlets or localities.

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