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Saprae Creek
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 Saprae Creek
Location in Alberta
Saprae Creek
Location in Canada
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Region | Northern Alberta |
| Census division | 16 |
| Municipal district | Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo |
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| • Type | Unincorporated |
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| • Land | 3.6 km2 (1.4 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 508 |
| • Density | 141.1/km2 (365/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−07:00 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−06:00 (MDT) |
| Area code(s) | 780, 587, 825 |
Saprae Creek is a small community, called a hamlet, in northern Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo. You can find it about 3 kilometers north of Highway 69. It's also about 11 kilometers east of Fort McMurray.
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The 2016 Wildfire
In 2016, a big wildfire caused problems for Saprae Creek. On May 4, 2016, everyone in the hamlet had to leave their homes. This was because a large fire was growing nearby. By the next day, May 5, about 30% of the buildings in Saprae Creek were badly damaged.
How Many People Live Here?
We can learn about the population of Saprae Creek from official counts called censuses.
Recent Population Counts
- In the 2021 Census, 508 people lived in Saprae Creek. They lived in 176 homes. This was a decrease from 572 people in 2016.
- The land area of Saprae Creek is 3.6 square kilometers. This means there were about 141 people per square kilometer in 2021.
Past Population Counts
- In 2018, a local count by the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo showed 715 people.
- In the 2016 Census, 572 people lived in Saprae Creek. This was a decrease from 694 people in 2011.
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