Municipal District of Foothills No facts for kids
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Municipal District of Foothills No. 31
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Municipal district
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 Municipal District of Foothills No
Location in Alberta
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| Country |  Canada |
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| Province |  Alberta |
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| Region | Calgary Region | |
| Census division | No. 6 | |
| Established | 1944 | |
| Incorporated | 1944 | |
| Area
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| • Land | 3,636.8 km2 (1,404.2 sq mi) | |
| Population
(2016)
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| • Total | 22,766 | |
| • Density | 6.3/km2 (16/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) | |
The Municipal District of Foothills No. 31 is a special type of local government area in southern Alberta, Canada. It is located right next to the southern part of Calgary. Even though it shares a long border with Calgary and has many people living nearby, it is not officially part of the Calgary Census Metropolitan Area.
However, this district and its towns are often seen as part of the larger Greater Calgary area. This is because they are involved in a regional group that focuses on the economy.
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How Many People Live Here?
This section tells us about the population of the Municipal District of Foothills No. 31. This information comes from official counts called "censuses."
Population in 2016
In 2016, Statistics Canada counted the population of the Municipal District of Foothills No. 31. There were 22,766 people living here. These people lived in 8,156 homes.
This was a small increase from its population in 2011. The land area of the district is about 3,636.8 square kilometers. This means there were about 6.3 people living in each square kilometer in 2016. This is called population density.
Population in Earlier Years
In 2011, the population was 21,258 people. This was a 7.7% increase from 2006. In 2006, the population was 19,736.
Towns and Communities
The Municipal District of Foothills No. 31 surrounds several towns and also contains many smaller communities.
Urban Areas NearbyThese are towns that are surrounded by the Municipal District of Foothills No. 31:
Hamlets in the DistrictThese are smaller communities located within the Municipal District of Foothills No. 31:
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Other LocalitiesThese are other small places or areas found within the district:
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Places to Visit
The Municipal District of Foothills No. 31 has some interesting places to see:
- Big Rock - A very large rock left behind by a glacier.
- High River Airport
- De Winton/South Calgary Airport
- Frank Lake - A lake that is important for birds.
