Shaftesbury Settlement, Alberta facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Shaftsbury Settlement
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Designated place
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 Shaftsbury Settlement
Location in Alberta
Shaftsbury Settlement
Location in Canada
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Region | Northern Alberta |
| Census division | 19 |
| Municipal district | Municipal District of Peace No. 135 |
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| • Type | Unincorporated |
| Area
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| • Land | 21.82 km2 (8.42 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 182 |
| • Density | 8.3/km2 (21/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−07:00 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−06:00 (MDT) |
| Area code(s) | 780, 587, 825 |
Shaftsbury Settlement is a small community in Alberta, Canada. It's called an "unincorporated community" because it doesn't have its own local government like a town or city. Instead, it's part of a larger area called the Municipal District of Peace No. 135.
This community is located in northern Alberta. You can find it southeast of Highway 684, about 4 kilometers (2.5 miles) south of Highway 2. It's also right next to the Town of Peace River and sits on the west bank of the Peace River.
Shaftsbury Settlement was named after Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 7th Earl of Shaftesbury. He was an important person in England. The community was started in 1888 by a man named Rev. John Gough Brick. He came from England and set up an Anglican mission here. A mission is like a center for religious work and community support.
In 1910 or 1911, a telegraph line was built from Edmonton to Shaftsbury. This was a big deal! It meant people could send messages much faster than before. This line also allowed for telephone calls, bringing quick news and communication to the area for the first time.
How Many People Live Here?
Every few years, Canada counts its population in something called a census. This helps us understand how many people live in different places.
Recent Population Counts
In the 2021 Census, 182 people lived in Shaftsbury Settlement. They lived in 16 homes. This was a change from 2016, when 291 people lived there.
The land area of Shaftsbury Settlement is about 21.82 square kilometers (8.42 square miles). This means there were about 8.3 people living in each square kilometer in 2021. This is called "population density."
In the 2016 Census, 71 people lived in Shaftsbury Settlement. They lived in 30 homes. This was more than in 2011, when the population was 50 people.
