Lacombe County facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Lacombe County
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Location within Alberta
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Region | Central Alberta |
| Census division | 8 |
| Established | 1944 |
| Incorporated | 1995 |
| Area
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| • Land | 2,759.12 km2 (1,065.30 sq mi) |
| Population
(2021)
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| • Total | 10,283 |
| • Density | 3.7/km2 (10/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
Lacombe County is a special type of local government area called a municipal district. It is located in the middle of Alberta, Canada. Think of it as a large rural area that includes farms and small communities.
The county is part of Census Division No. 8. It sits just north of the City of Red Deer. The main office for Lacombe County is about 4 km (2.5 mi) west of the City of Lacombe. It's also about 6 km (3.7 mi) east of the Summer Village of Gull Lake.
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Exploring Lacombe County
Lacombe County was first set up in 1944. It became an officially incorporated county in 1995. It covers a large area of land, about 2,759 square kilometers (1,065 square miles).
Towns and Villages
Many different communities are found within or very close to Lacombe County. Some of these are cities, towns, and villages. These places are like islands surrounded by the county's land.
Here are some of the main urban places:
- Lacombe (a city)
- Bentley (a town)
- Blackfalds (a town)
- Eckville (a town)
- Alix (a village)
- Clive (a village)
There are also special "summer villages" which are popular spots for vacations, especially near lakes:
- Birchcliff
- Gull Lake
- Half Moon Bay
- Sunbreaker Cove
Hamlets and Localities
Besides the bigger towns and villages, Lacombe County is also home to smaller communities called hamlets. These are often tiny settlements with a few homes and businesses.
Some hamlets in Lacombe County include:
- Haynes
- Joffre
- Mirror (This used to be a village!)
- Morningside
- Tees
There are also many other small places known as "localities." These are often just named areas or crossroads, not official towns.
People of Lacombe County
In 2021, about 10,283 people lived in Lacombe County. This means there are about 3.7 people living in each square kilometer of land. The number of people living here has stayed quite steady over the past few years. For example, in 2016, the population was 10,343.
