Morecambe, Alberta facts for kids
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Morecambe
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 Morecambe
Location in Alberta
Morecambe
Location in Canada
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Region | Central Alberta |
| Census division | 10 |
| Municipal district | County of Two Hills No. 21 |
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| • Type | Unincorporated |
| Population
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| • Total | 23 |
| Time zone | UTC−07:00 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−06:00 (MDT) |
| Area code(s) | 780, 587, 825 |
Morecambe is a small community called a hamlet in central Alberta, Canada. It is located in the County of Two Hills No. 21.
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About Morecambe
Morecambe is a quiet hamlet in the Canadian province of Alberta. A hamlet is a type of small settlement, often smaller than a village. It's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a town or city.
Where is Morecambe Located?
This hamlet is found in the middle part of Alberta. It's very close to Highway 45, which is a main road. Morecambe is about 104 kilometers (about 65 miles) northwest of a city called Lloydminster.
Who Lives in Morecambe?
The number of people living in Morecambe is quite small. According to a count done in 1981 by Statistics Canada, there were 23 people living there. This kind of count is called a census, and it helps us know how many people live in different places.
How Morecambe is Governed
Since Morecambe is an unincorporated hamlet, it doesn't have its own mayor or town council. Instead, it is managed by the larger local government, which is the County of Two Hills No. 21 Council. They make decisions for Morecambe and other small communities in their area.
