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County of Barrhead No. 11
Municipal district
Location within Alberta
Location within Alberta
Country Canada
Province Alberta
Region Central Alberta
Census division 13
Established 1955
Incorporated 1959 (County)
Area
 (2021)
 • Land 2,385.28 km2 (920.96 sq mi)
Population
 (2021)
 • Total 5,877
 • Density 2.5/km2 (6/sq mi)
Time zone UTC−7 (MST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC−6 (MDT)

The County of Barrhead No. 11 is a type of local government area called a municipal district in north central Alberta, Canada. It is located northwest of Edmonton, a large city. This county is part of a bigger area known as Census Division No. 13. The county was officially started in 1955 and became a full county in 1959.

Exploring the County's Geography

This section tells you about the towns and smaller communities found within the County of Barrhead No. 11.

Towns and Hamlets

Barrhead County office
The County of Barrhead office in Barrhead, Alberta

The County of Barrhead No. 11 surrounds one important town:

Several smaller communities, called hamlets, are located inside the county:

Other Localities

There are also many other small places and areas known as localities within the County of Barrhead No. 11. These include:

  • Belvedere
  • Bloomsbury
  • Cam-Bar Estates
  • Camp Creek
  • Campsie Cove
  • Dunstable
  • Düsseldorf
  • Freedom
  • Gardenview
  • Greendale Subdivision
  • Highridge
  • Holmes Crossing
  • Idle Hours
  • Lawton
  • Lightning Bay
  • Lunnford
  • Mahar Subdivision
  • Meadowview
  • Mellowdale
  • Moonlight Bay Estates
  • Moose Wallow
  • Mosside
  • Mystery Lake
  • Naples
  • Park La Nonne
  • Roselea
  • Sion
  • Stewartfield
  • Summerlea
  • Tiger Lily
  • Vega

Population and People

This section shares information about how many people live in the County of Barrhead No. 11.

How Many People Live Here?

In the 2021 Census, which counts all the people in Canada, the County of Barrhead No. 11 had a population of 5,877. These people lived in 2,199 homes. This number was a bit lower than its population in 2016, which was 6,288.

The total land area of the county is about 2,385 square kilometers (921 square miles). This means that in 2021, there were about 2.5 people living in each square kilometer. This is called the population density.

Fun Things to Do and See

The County of Barrhead No. 11 offers many attractions and places to visit.

Parks and Lakes

  • Thunder Lake Provincial Park: A great place for outdoor activities.
  • Holmes Crossing Recreation Area
  • Klondike Ferry Park
  • Dolberg Lake Campground
  • Homesteaders Walking Trail
  • Lakes: Clear Lake, Lac la Nonne / Elks Beach, Peanut Lake

Sports and Activities

In the town of Barrhead, you can find many sports venues:

  • Swimming Pool
  • Curling Rink
  • Rodeo Grounds
  • Tennis Courts
  • Ice hockey: Barrhead Agrena
  • Golf: Barrhead Golf Course, Paddle River Golf Course
  • Off-Road Riding: Barry’s Ultra Motorsports Park (BUMP)
  • Bowling: Blue Heron Bowl
  • Ski: Misty Ridge Ski Hill

Learning and Education

The schools in the County of Barrhead No. 11 are part of the Pembina Hills Public Schools system. This school system was created in 1995 when three smaller school districts joined together.

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