Municipal District of Spirit River No facts for kids
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Municipal District of
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Location in Alberta
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| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Alberta |
| Region | Northern Alberta Peace Country |
| Census division | No. 19 |
| Established | 1916 |
| Incorporated | 1916 |
| Area
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| • Land | 683.6 km2 (263.9 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 700 |
| • Density | 1/km2 (3/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
The Municipal District of Spirit River No. 133 is a special kind of area in Alberta, Canada. It's located in the northwest part of Alberta, just north of a city called Grande Prairie. The main office for this district is in the Town of Spirit River.
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History
The Municipal District of Spirit River No. 133 was officially created in 1916. This means it became a recognized area with its own local government that year.
Population and Area
This section tells us about how many people live in the Municipal District of Spirit River No. 133 and how big the area is.
Population in 2016
In 2016, a survey called the 2016 Census counted 700 people living here. These people lived in 274 homes. This number was a little bit less than the population in 2011.
Land Area and Density
The total land area of the district is about 683.6 square kilometers (263.9 square miles). To understand how many people live in each part of the land, we look at population density. In 2016, there was about 1 person living per square kilometer. This means it's not a very crowded place.
Communities and Localities
The Municipal District of Spirit River No. 133 surrounds some towns and also contains smaller communities.
Towns
The following towns are located within or next to the Municipal District of Spirit River No. 133:
- Spirit River
- Rycroft
Localities
These are smaller places or settlements within the district:
- Bridgeview
- Manir
- Prestville
- Silverwood
- Spirit River Settlement
