Lowland Heights facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Lowland Heights
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 Lowland Heights
Location in Alberta
Lowland Heights
Location in Canada
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Region | Southern Alberta |
| Census division | 3 |
| Municipal district | Municipal District of Pincher Creek No. 9 |
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| • Type | Unincorporated |
| Area
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| • Land | 0.44 km2 (0.17 sq mi) |
| Population
(2021)
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| • Total | 43 |
| • Density | 97.8/km2 (253/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−07:00 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−06:00 (MDT) |
| Area code(s) | 403, 587, 825 |
Lowland Heights is a small community, called a hamlet, located in southern Alberta, Canada. It's part of the Municipal District of Pincher Creek No. 9. You can find it right on Highway 6, about 83 kilometers (52 miles) southwest of a larger city called Lethbridge.
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A Look Back: History of Lowland Heights
Lowland Heights has an interesting past. In the late 1800s, it was a very important spot for travel. It served as a key link for people and goods moving between two other towns, Pincher Creek and Fort Macleod.
Who Lives Here: Population and Demographics
Demographics is a fancy word for studying populations. It helps us understand how many people live in a place and what their characteristics are.
Counting People: The 2021 Census
In 2021, Statistics Canada counted the people living in Lowland Heights. The total population was 43 people. These 43 people lived in 20 homes. This number was the same as the population in 2016.
The land area of Lowland Heights is quite small, about 0.44 square kilometers (0.17 square miles). This means there were about 97.8 people living in each square kilometer in 2021.
Looking Back: The 2016 Census
When the census was done in 2016, Lowland Heights also had a population of 43 people. They lived in 19 homes at that time. This was a jump from 32 people in 2011.
The land area in 2016 was slightly smaller, about 0.37 square kilometers (0.14 square miles). This meant the population density was a bit higher back then.
