Niton Junction facts for kids
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Niton Junction
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 Niton Junction
Location in Alberta
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Census division | No. 14 |
| Municipal district | Yellowhead County |
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| • Type | Unincorporated |
| Area
(2021)
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| • Land | 1.04 km2 (0.40 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 845 m (2,772 ft) |
| Population
(2021)
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| • Total | 88 |
| • Density | 84.7/km2 (219/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
Niton Junction is a small community called a hamlet in west-central Alberta, Canada. It is part of Yellowhead County. The hamlet is located along the Yellowhead Highway (which is also known as Highway 16).
Niton Junction is about 45 kilometers (28 miles) east of Edson. It is also about 150 kilometers (93 miles) west of Edmonton. The community sits east of where the Yellowhead Highway meets Highway 32. It is also west of a place called Chip Lake. Niton Junction is 845 meters (2,772 feet) above sea level.
About Niton Junction
Niton Junction is an unincorporated community. This means it does not have its own local government like a town or city. Instead, it is governed by Yellowhead County. The county council makes decisions for the hamlet.
The community is located in a part of Alberta known as Census Division No. 14. This division helps with how population numbers are counted.
Population and Growth
The number of people living in Niton Junction changes over time. This is measured by a group called Statistics Canada. They count how many people live in different places.
Population in 2021
In the year 2021, the population of Niton Junction was 88 people. These people lived in 43 homes out of 49 total homes available. This was a change from the population in 2016.
The land area of Niton Junction is 1.04 square kilometers. This means there were about 84.7 people living in each square kilometer in 2021.
Population in Earlier Years
In 2016, the population was 70 people. This was a jump from 26 people in 2011. The community had 38 people living in 15 homes in 2016. The land area was slightly smaller then, at 0.91 square kilometers.
