Mountain View, Alberta facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Mountain View
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 Mountain View
Location in Alberta
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Census division | No. 3 |
| Municipal district | Cardston County |
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| • Type | Unincorporated |
| Area
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| • Land | 1.24 km2 (0.48 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,310 m (4,300 ft) |
| Population
(2021)
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| • Total | 87 |
| • Density | 70.3/km2 (182/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
Mountain View is a small community in Alberta, Canada. It is known as a hamlet, which is a type of small village or settlement. It is located within Cardston County.
This community is found along Highway 5. It's about 25 kilometers (16 miles) west of Cardston. It is also about 20 kilometers (12 miles) east of Waterton Lakes National Park. Mountain View is quite close to the United States border. It's also a good starting point for people visiting Police Outpost Provincial Park, which is 18 kilometers (11 miles) south.
Mountain View is part of Census Division No. 3. This is a way Canada organizes areas for counting people. The community is managed by the local government of Cardston County. Mountain View used to be called Fish Creek. Its name was changed to Mountain View in 1893.
How Many People Live in Mountain View?
Population Changes Over Time
Every few years, Statistics Canada counts all the people living in Canada. This count is called a census. It helps us understand how communities are growing or changing.
In the 2021 Census, Mountain View had a population of 87 people. These people lived in 29 homes. This number was a small decrease from its population in 2016, which was 90 people.
The land area of Mountain View is about 1.24 square kilometers (0.48 square miles). This means that in 2021, there were about 70 people living in each square kilometer.
Looking Back: 2016 Census
In the 2016 Census, Mountain View had 90 people. They lived in 29 homes out of 38 possible homes. This was an increase from the 2011 population, which was 80 people.
The land area in 2016 was slightly larger, at 1.27 square kilometers (0.49 square miles). The population density was about 70 people per square kilometer at that time.
