Scandia, Alberta facts for kids
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Scandia
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Last remaining prairie grain elevator in the Scandia district.
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| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Alberta |
| Region | Southern Alberta |
| Census division | 2 |
| Municipal district | County of Newell |
| Population
(2011)
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| • Total | 154 |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| Postal code span |
T0J 2Z0
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| Area code(s) | +1-403 |
| Highways | Highway 36 |
Scandia is a hamlet in Alberta, Canada within the County of Newell. It is located 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) west of Highway 36, approximately 34 kilometres (21 mi) southwest of Brooks.
Demographics
As a designated place in the 2016 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Scandia recorded a population of 146 living in 43 of its 54 total private dwellings, a change of -5.2% from its 2011 population of 154. With a land area of 0.19 km2 (0.073 sq mi), it had a population density of 768.4/km2 (1,990/sq mi) in 2016.
As a designated place in the 2011 Census, Scandia had a population of 154 living in 46 of its 55 total dwellings, a 12.4% change from its 2006 population of 137. With a land area of 0.2 km2 (0.077 sq mi), it had a population density of 770/km2 (2,000/sq mi) in 2011.
Attractions
- Scandia Eastern Irrigation District Museum
