Starland County facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Starland County
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Location within Alberta
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Region | Red Deer |
| Federal riding | Battle River—Crowfoot |
| Established | 1943 |
| Incorporated | 1912 |
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| Area
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| • Land | 2,540.85 km2 (981.03 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,821 |
| • Density | 0.7/km2 (2/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
Starland County is a special type of local government area called a municipal district. It is located in southern Alberta, Canada. It's a place where people live in smaller communities and on farms, all managed by one local government.
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History of Starland County
Starland County has an interesting past! It officially became a municipality in 1912. This means it started having its own local government to make decisions for the area.
The area's boundaries were set in 1943. At that time, it was first called the Municipal District of Morrin No. 277. But in the same year, its name changed to Municipal District of Starland No. 277. Later, in 1998, it got its current, simpler name: Starland County.
Geography and Communities
Starland County covers a large area in Alberta. Within its borders, you'll find different types of communities, from small villages to tiny hamlets.
Communities in Starland County
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The following urban municipalities are located within or surrounded by Starland County. These are places with their own local governments.
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The following hamlets are smaller communities located within Starland County. Hamlets are usually smaller than villages and are directly governed by the county.
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The following localities are even smaller places within Starland County, often just a few homes or a historic site.
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Population of Starland County
In 2021, a count of the population was done by Statistics Canada. It showed that Starland County had a population of 1,821 people. These people lived in 588 homes.
The county covers a large area of about 2,540.85 square kilometers (about 981 square miles). Because of its large size and smaller population, it means that not many people live close together. The population density is very low, with less than one person per square kilometer.
Fun Places to Visit
Starland County has some cool spots where you can enjoy nature and outdoor activities.
- McLaren Dam Recreation Area
- Michichi Dam Recreation Area
- Starland Recreation Area
