Mearns, Alberta facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Mearns
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 Mearns
Location in Alberta
Mearns
Location in Canada
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Region | Edmonton Metropolitan Region |
| Census division | 11 |
| Municipal district | Sturgeon County |
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| • Type | Unincorporated |
| Population
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| • Total | 10 |
| Time zone | UTC−07:00 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−06:00 (MDT) |
| Area code(s) | 780, 587, 825 |
Mearns is a tiny place called a hamlet in Alberta, Canada. It's located in a larger area known as Sturgeon County. Mearns is about 11 kilometers (that's about 7 miles) west of Highway 2. It is also about 31 kilometers (around 19 miles) northwest of Edmonton, a big city in Alberta.
What is a Hamlet?
A hamlet is a very small community. It is usually smaller than a village or town. Hamlets often have only a few houses and buildings. They might not have their own local government. Instead, they are part of a larger area, like a county.
Life in Sturgeon County
Mearns is part of Sturgeon County. This county is a municipal district in Alberta. A municipal district is like a local government area. It helps manage services for smaller communities. These services can include roads and other important things. The Sturgeon County Council helps make decisions for the area.
How Many People Live There?
The number of people living in Mearns is quite small. In 2008, Sturgeon County did a special count. This count is called a municipal census. It helps them know how many people live in different areas. The census showed that only 10 people lived in Mearns at that time.
