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Municipal District of Peace No. 135
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Municipal district
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 Municipal District of Peace No
Location in Alberta
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| Country |  Canada |
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| Province |  Alberta |
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| Region | Northern Alberta | |
| Census division | No. 19 | |
| Established | 1916 | |
| Incorporated | 1945 | |
| Area
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| • Land | 847.47 km2 (327.21 sq mi) | |
| Population
(2016)
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| • Total | 1,747 | |
| • Density | 2.1/km2 (5/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) | |
The Municipal District of Peace No. 135 is a municipal district in northwestern Alberta, Canada. Located in Census Division No. 19, its municipal office is located outside but adjacent to the Village of Berwyn.
Demographics
In the 2016 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the Municipal District of Peace No. 135 recorded a population of 1,747 living in 578 of its 639 total private dwellings, a 20.8% change from its 2011 population of 1,446. With a land area of 847.47 km2 (327.21 sq mi), it had a population density of 2.1/km2 (5.4/sq mi) in 2016.
In the 2011 Census, Statistics Canada originally reported that the Municipal District of Peace No. 135 had a population of 1,344 living in 503 of its 539 total dwellings, a -9.6% change from its 2006 population of 1,487. Statistics Canada subsequently amended the 2011 census results to a population of 1,446 living in 540 of its 578 total dwellings, a -2.8% change from 2006. With a land area of 850.88 km2 (328.53 sq mi), it had a population density of 1.7/km2 (4.4/sq mi) in 2011.
In 2006, Peace No. 135 had a population of 1,487 living in 547 dwellings, a 0.6% decrease from 2001. The municipal district has a land area of 851.92 km2 (328.93 sq mi) and a population density of 1.7/km2 (4.4/sq mi).
In 2001, the municipal district had a population of 1,496 in 559 dwellings, a 4.2% decrease from 1996. On a surface of 857.20 km² it had a density of 1.7 inhabitants/km².
Communities and localities
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The following urban municipalities are surrounded by the Municipal District of Peace No. 135:
The following hamlets are located within the Municipal District of Peace No. 135:
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The following localities are located within the Municipal District of Peace No. 135:
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Attractions
- Lac Cardinal Recreation Area
- Queen Elizabeth Provincial Park
- Strong Creek Park
- Wilderness Park
Economy
Agriculture is a significant part of the area's economy, with the region being dubbed as most northern agricultural industry oasis in the world. The region has unique growing combination of a northern climate, fertile soils, and a watershed system fed by glacial run offs.
