Meanook facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Meanook
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Hamlet
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 Meanook
Location in Alberta
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Region | Northern Alberta |
| Census division | 13 |
| Municipal district | Athabasca County |
| Area
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| • Land | 0.6 km2 (0.2 sq mi) |
| Population
(2021)
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| • Total | 35 |
| • Density | 57.9/km2 (150/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
Meanook is a small community called a hamlet in northern Alberta, Canada. It is part of Athabasca County.
Meanook is located about 3 kilometers (which is about 2 miles) east of Highway 2. It is also about 116 kilometers (or 72 miles) north of Edmonton, a major city in Alberta.
About Meanook
Meanook is a quiet place in the northern part of Alberta. It is a small community, not a large city or town. Hamlets are often found in rural areas. They have fewer people living there compared to bigger places.
The area around Meanook is known for its natural beauty. Northern Alberta has many forests and open spaces. This makes it a great place for outdoor activities.
Who Lives in Meanook?
Every few years, Canada counts its population. This is called a census. It helps us understand how many people live in different places.
In the 2021 Census, 35 people lived in Meanook. They lived in 12 homes. This was a small increase from 2016, when 30 people lived there.
Meanook covers a small area of land, about 0.6 square kilometers (or 0.23 square miles). This means that in 2021, there were about 58 people living in each square kilometer. This number is called the population density.
In the 2016 Census, 30 people lived in Meanook. They lived in 13 homes. This was also an increase from 2011, when 25 people lived there. The population density in 2016 was 50 people per square kilometer.
