Smoky Lake County facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Smoky Lake County
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Location within Alberta
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Region | Central Alberta |
| Census division | 12 |
| Established | 1943 |
| Incorporated | 1961 (County) |
| Area
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| • Land | 3,396.29 km2 (1,311.31 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,874 |
| • Density | 1.1/km2 (3/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−07:00 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−06:00 (MDT) |
| Area code(s) | 780 |
Smoky Lake County is a special kind of area in north-eastern Alberta, Canada. It's like a big county with its own local government. The main office for Smoky Lake County is in the town of Smoky Lake. This area is part of a larger region called Census Division No. 12.
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Exploring Smoky Lake County
Smoky Lake County is located in the north-eastern part of Alberta. It's a large area that includes different types of communities. The county was officially established in 1943 and became a full county in 1961.
Towns and Villages
Within Smoky Lake County, you'll find several towns and villages. These are places where many people live and work. The county surrounds these communities, but they have their own local governments.
- The main town is Smoky Lake.
- There are also two villages: Vilna and Waskatenau.
Hamlets and Settlements
Besides towns and villages, Smoky Lake County is home to several smaller communities called hamlets. These are often smaller than villages.
- Some hamlets include Bellis, Edwand, Spedden, and Warspite. Warspite used to be a village but changed to a hamlet in 2000.
The county also includes two special areas called Métis settlements. These are lands set aside for the Métis people, who are an Indigenous group in Canada.
- The Métis settlements here are Buffalo Lake and Kikino.
Other Localities
Smoky Lake County has many other small places known as localities. These are often tiny communities or areas with just a few homes.
- Some of these localities include Anning, Barich, Downing, Hamlin, Mons Lake, Northbank, Pakan, Stry, and Victoria Settlement.
People Who Live Here
In 2021, about 3,874 people lived in Smoky Lake County. This number includes everyone living in the towns, villages, hamlets, and Métis settlements within the county's boundaries. The county covers a large area of land, about 3,396 square kilometers. This means there aren't too many people living in each square kilometer.
In 2016, the total population was 4,107 people. This number included the populations of the Buffalo Lake Métis Settlement (712 people) and the Kikino Métis Settlement (934 people). These Métis settlements are independent, but their populations are counted within the county's overall numbers for census purposes.
