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Municipal District of Bonnyville No. 87
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Municipal district
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 Municipal District of Bonnyville No
Location in Alberta
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| Country |  Canada |
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| Province |  Alberta |
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| Region | Central Alberta | ||
| Census division | No. 12 | ||
| Established | 1914 | ||
| Incorporated | 1955 | ||
| Area
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| • Land | 6,064.73 km2 (2,341.61 sq mi) | ||
| Population
(2016)
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| • Total | 13,575 | ||
| • Density | 2.2/km2 (6/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) | ||
The Municipal District of Bonnyville No. 87 is a large rural area in northeastern Alberta, Canada. It is a type of local government area called a municipal district. This district is located right next to the province of Saskatchewan on its eastern side.
The district was officially formed on January 1, 1955. This happened when the original Municipal District of Bonnyville No. 87 joined with the Municipal District of Glendon No. 88 and part of Improvement District No. 101.
Communities and Places
The Municipal District of Bonnyville No. 87 is home to many different communities. Some of these are separate towns or villages, while others are smaller settlements within the district.
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Here are the urban municipalities that are surrounded by the Municipal District of Bonnyville No. 87:
The following hamlets are located inside the Municipal District of Bonnyville No. 87:
The following Indian reserves are located within the Municipal District of Bonnyville No. 87: |
Many other smaller localities are also found within the Municipal District of Bonnyville No. 87. These are often small communities or groups of homes.
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Who Lives Here? (Population)
Understanding the demographics means looking at who lives in an area. This includes how many people there are and what groups they belong to.
In 2016, the total population of the Bonnyville No. 87 area was 13,575 people. These people lived in 4,820 homes. This number was a good increase from its population in 2011, which was 11,191 people.
The total area of the district is about 6,064.73 square kilometers (2,341.60 square miles). This means there are about 2.2 people living in each square kilometer.
It's important to know that the total population number includes two Métis settlements: Elizabeth and Fishing Lake. These settlements are located within the district but manage themselves. If you only count the population of the Municipal District of Bonnyville No. 87 itself (without the Métis settlements), the population in 2016 was 12,476.
The district also conducted its own count in 2014, which showed a population of 11,836 people.
Diversity in Bonnyville No. 87
The Bonnyville No. 87 area is home to a diverse group of people. According to the 2006 Census, the majority of residents were of European background.
The area also has a significant Aboriginal population. This includes people from First Nations communities and Métis people. In 2006, there were 375 people identifying as First Nations and 1,420 people identifying as Métis.
A smaller number of people from various visible minority groups also live in the district, adding to its cultural mix.
