Municipal District of Pincher Creek No. 9 facts for kids
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Municipal District of Pincher Creek No. 9
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Location within Alberta
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Region | Southern Alberta |
| Census division | 3 |
| Established | 1944 |
| Incorporated | 1945 |
| Area
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| • Land | 3,455.75 km2 (1,334.27 sq mi) |
| Population
(2021)
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| • Total | 3,240 |
| • Density | 0.9/km2 (2/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
The Municipal District of Pincher Creek No. 9 is a special type of local government area in southwestern Alberta, Canada. It is often called an "MD" for short. Its main office is located in the Town of Pincher Creek. This area is part of Census Division No. 3 in Alberta.
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History of Pincher Creek No. 9
The Municipal District of Pincher Creek No. 9 has an interesting past. It was first known as the MD of Crowsnest No. 39. In 1944, its name was changed to the MD of Pincher Creek No. 39. Just one year later, in 1945, it was given its current number, becoming the MD of Pincher Creek No. 9.
Geography of the MD
The MD of Pincher Creek No. 9 is home to several different types of communities. These include towns, villages, hamlets, and other smaller places called localities.
Towns and Villages
Some larger communities are found within or near the MD. These are called urban municipalities.
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Hamlets and Localities
Smaller communities are also part of the MD. These include hamlets and localities.
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Population and People
Every few years, Statistics Canada counts how many people live in different areas. This is called a census. It helps us understand how communities are growing.
2021 Census Data
In the 2021 Census, the MD of Pincher Creek No. 9 had a population of 3,240 people. These people lived in 1,288 homes. This was an increase from its population in 2016. The land area of the MD is about 3,455.75 square kilometers. This means there were about 0.9 people living per square kilometer in 2021.
2016 Census Data
In the 2016 Census, the MD of Pincher Creek No. 9 had 2,965 people. They lived in 1,119 homes. The land area was about 3,482.05 square kilometers. This meant there were about 0.9 people per square kilometer in 2016.
