Obed, Alberta facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Obed
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 Obed
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 | 0.67 km2 (0.26 sq mi) |
| Population
(2021)
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| • Total | 34 |
| • Density | 50.9/km2 (132/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
Obed is a small, unincorporated community located in west-central Alberta, Canada. It is part of Yellowhead County. An unincorporated community is a group of homes or businesses that does not have its own local government like a town or city.
Obed is found about 50 kilometers (31 miles) west of the town of Edson. You can reach it by following the Yellowhead Highway. Right next to the community, you will find Obed Lake and Obed Lake Provincial Park. This park is a great place to enjoy nature and outdoor activities.
People in Obed
Let's look at how many people live in Obed. This information comes from official counts called censuses.
In the 2021 Census, 34 people lived in Obed. They lived in 13 homes. This was a big change from 2016, when only 10 people lived there.
Before that, in the 2011 Census, there were 17 residents. So, the number of people living in Obed has changed quite a bit over the years. The area of land that Obed covers is about 0.67 square kilometers (0.26 square miles).
