Springbrook, Alberta facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Springbrook
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Springbrook, Alberta
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 Springbrook
Location in Alberta
Springbrook
Location in Canada
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Region | Central Alberta |
| Census division | 8 |
| Municipal district | Red Deer County |
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| • Type | Unincorporated |
| Area
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| • Land | 5.26 km2 (2.03 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,534 |
| • Density | 291.6/km2 (755/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−07:00 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−06:00 (MDT) |
| Area code(s) | 403, 587, 825 |
Springbrook is a small community, often called a hamlet, located in central Alberta, Canada. It's found within Red Deer County. This friendly place is also recognized by Statistics Canada as a special "designated place" for counting its population.
Where is Springbrook?
Springbrook is located just 1 kilometer (about half a mile) west of Highway 2A. It's about 11 kilometers (7 miles) southwest of the city of Red Deer. You can also find it about 6 kilometers (4 miles) north of Penhold.
A Bit of History
Springbrook used to be home to the Penhold Air Cadet Summer Training Centre (PACSTC). This center was a place where young people could learn about aviation and leadership. Before it was the PACSTC, it was known as RCAF Station Penhold, which was a base for the Royal Canadian Air Force.
How Many People Live Here?
In the year 2021, Statistics Canada counted the population of Springbrook. There were 1,534 people living in the community. These people lived in 579 homes out of a total of 605 available homes.
This number was a small increase from 2016, when 1,507 people lived in Springbrook. The community covers a land area of 5.26 square kilometers (about 2 square miles). This means that in 2021, there were about 291 people living in each square kilometer.
