Special Area No. 4 facts for kids
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Special Area No. 4
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Location within Alberta
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Planning region | Red Deer |
| Incorporated | January 1, 1969 |
| Area
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| • Land | 4,299.8 km2 (1,660.2 sq mi) |
| Population
(2021)
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| • Total | 1,236 |
| • Density | 0.3/km2 (0.8/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| Postal Code Prefix |
T0C
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| Area code | +1-403 |
Special Area No. 4 is a special area in central Alberta, Canada. It is a rural municipality similar to a municipal district; however, the elected council is overseen by four representatives appointed by the province, the Special Areas Board.
Special Area 4 has one provincial park, Gooseberry Lake Provincial Park. Lakes include Grassy Island Lake and Sounding Lake.
Geography
Communities and localities
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The following urban municipalities are surrounded by Special Area No. 4.
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The following hamlets are located within Special Area No. 4.
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The following localities are located within Special Area No. 4.
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Demographics
In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Special Area No. 4 had a population of 1,236 living in 421 of its 489 total private dwellings, a change of -0.1% from its 2016 population of 1,237. With a land area of 4,299.8 km2 (1,660.2 sq mi), it had a population density of 0.3/km2 (0.78/sq mi) in 2021.
In the 2016 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Special Area No. 4 recorded a population of 1,237 living in 429 of its 471 total private dwellings, a change of -8.5% from its 2011 population of 1,352. With a land area of 4,402.64 km2 (1,699.87 sq mi), it had a population density of 0.3/km2 (0.78/sq mi) in 2016.
