Rockyford, Alberta facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Rockyford
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Village
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| Village of Rockyford | |
 Rockyford
Location in Alberta
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Region | Southern Alberta |
| Census Division | No. 5 |
| Municipal district | Wheatland County |
| Incorporated | |
| • Village | March 28, 1919 |
| Area
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| • Land | 1.04 km2 (0.40 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 850 m (2,790 ft) |
| Population
(2021)
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| • Total | 395 |
| • Density | 380.7/km2 (986/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
| Highways | 21 |
| Waterways | Serviceberry Creek |
Rockyford is a small village in southern Alberta, Canada. It is located about 88 km (55 mi) east of Calgary. It is also around 56 km (35 mi) southwest of Drumheller. The village was started in 1913 when the Canadian National Railway arrived there.
How Many People Live in Rockyford?
Every few years, Canada counts how many people live in different places. This is called a Census. In 2021, the Village of Rockyford had 395 people living there. These people lived in 144 homes.
This number was an increase from 2016, when 316 people lived in Rockyford. The village covers an area of 1.04 square kilometers (0.40 sq mi). This means that in 2021, there were about 380 people living in each square kilometer.
In 2016, the village had 316 people. This was a small decrease from 2011, when 325 people lived there.
