Rossian, Alberta facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Rossian
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Designated place
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 Rossian
Location in Alberta
Rossian
Location in Canada
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Region | Northern Alberta |
| Census division | 12 |
| Municipal district | Lac La Biche County |
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| • Type | Unincorporated |
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| • Land | 0.65 km2 (0.25 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 113 |
| Time zone | UTC−07:00 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−06:00 (MDT) |
| Area code(s) | 780, 587, 825 |
Rossian, sometimes called the Russian colony, is a small community in Alberta, Canada. It's not an official town or city, but it is a "designated place" which means it's recognized by Statistics Canada for counting people. Rossian is located on the north side of the La Biche River, about 3 kilometers (2 miles) northwest of Highway 858.
Who Lives in Rossian?
Every few years, Canada counts how many people live in different places. This is called a census.
In the 2016 census, 113 people lived in Rossian. They lived in 30 homes. This number was a bit lower than in 2011, when 132 people lived there.
Rossian is a small area, covering about 0.65 square kilometers (0.25 square miles). In 2016, this meant there were about 174 people living in each square kilometer.
In the 2011 census, 132 people lived in Rossian. This was a big jump from 2006, when only 87 people lived there.
History of Rossian
People known as Old Believers have lived in Rossian since the 1970s. Old Believers are a group of Christians who follow old traditions.
