Poplar Ridge, Alberta facts for kids
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Poplar Ridge
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 Poplar Ridge
Location in Alberta
Poplar Ridge
Location in Canada
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Region | Central Alberta |
| Census division | 11 |
| Municipal district | Brazeau County |
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| • Type | Unincorporated |
| Population
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| • Total | 604 |
| Time zone | UTC−07:00 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−06:00 (MDT) |
| Area code(s) | 780, 587, 825 |
Poplar Ridge is a small community known as a hamlet in Alberta, Canada. It is located in the central part of the province, within an area called Brazeau County. This quiet place is found about 1 kilometer (0.6 miles) northwest of Highway 22. It is also approximately 107 kilometers (66 miles) southwest of Edmonton, one of Alberta's major cities.
What is a Hamlet?
A hamlet is a type of small community in Canada. It is usually smaller than a village or a town. Hamlets often do not have their own local government, unlike cities. Instead, they are governed by a larger county or municipal district, like Brazeau County in this case.
How Many People Live in Poplar Ridge?
The number of people living in Poplar Ridge was counted in 2005. This count was part of a special survey called a municipal census. It was done by Brazeau County. According to this census, 604 people lived in Poplar Ridge at that time.
