Purple Springs facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Purple Springs
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 Purple Springs
Location in Alberta
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Census division | No. 2 |
| Municipal district | Municipal District of Taber |
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| • Type | Unincorporated |
| Area
(2021)
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| • Land | 0.65 km2 (0.25 sq mi) |
| Population
(2021)
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| • Total | 101 |
| • Density | 156/km2 (400/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
Purple Springs is a small community in southern Alberta, Canada. It is called a hamlet. You can find it on Highway 3. It is about 17 kilometers (11 miles) east of the town of Taber.
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A Look at Its Past
Purple Springs has an interesting history. In 1957, the government created the Purple Springs Grazing Reserve nearby. This reserve is a large area of land. It covers about 6,684 acres (27 square kilometers). It was special because it was the very first grazing reserve in Alberta that used irrigation. This means they watered the land to help plants grow for animals to eat.
How Many People Live Here?
Every few years, Canada counts its population. This is called a census.
Latest Population Counts
In the 2021 Census, 101 people lived in Purple Springs. These people lived in 21 homes. This was a big jump from 2016. Back then, 44 people lived here.
The land area of Purple Springs is about 0.65 square kilometers. In 2021, this meant there were about 156 people for every square kilometer.
Past Population Counts
In 2016, the Canadian census counted 29 people in Purple Springs. They lived in 7 homes. This was also an increase from 2011, when 23 people lived here.
The local government also did its own count in 2016. This count showed 44 people living in Purple Springs. This was a small increase from 41 people in 2013.
