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Rumsey
Rumsey is located in Alberta
Rumsey
Rumsey
Location in Alberta
Rumsey is located in Canada
Rumsey
Rumsey
Location in Canada
Country Canada
Province Alberta
Region Southern Alberta
Census division 5
Municipal district Starland County
Government
 • Type Unincorporated
Population
 (2013)
 • Total 64
Time zone UTC−07:00 (MST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC−06:00 (MDT)
Area code(s) 403, 587, 825

Rumsey is a small community in Alberta, Canada. It's known as a hamlet, which is a type of small village. You can find Rumsey in the southern part of Alberta, within an area called Starland County. It's about 8 kilometers (5 miles) west of Highway 56 and around 80 kilometers (50 miles) southeast of the city of Red Deer.

What is a Hamlet?

A hamlet is a very small settlement, even smaller than a village. In Alberta, hamlets are usually part of a larger area like a county or municipal district. This means they don't have their own separate local government. Instead, they are governed by the county they are in, like Starland County for Rumsey.

Where is Rumsey Located?

Rumsey is situated in the beautiful province of Alberta, Canada. It's in the southern part of the province, which is known for its wide-open spaces and agricultural land. The hamlet is located in Starland County, a rural area.

Getting to Rumsey

The community is easy to reach by road. It's just 8 kilometers (about 5 miles) west of Highway 56. This highway connects Rumsey to other towns and cities in Alberta. The larger city of Red Deer is about 80 kilometers (50 miles) to the northwest.

Rumsey's Population

Like many small communities, Rumsey has a small population. Knowing how many people live in a place helps us understand its size.

How Many People Live in Rumsey?

According to a special count called the 2013 municipal census, 64 people lived in Rumsey. A municipal census is like a headcount done by the local government, in this case, Starland County. It helps them understand the community better.

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