Thorhild County facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Thorhild County
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Location within Alberta
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Region | Central Alberta |
| Census division | 13 |
| Established | 1955 |
| Incorporated | 1955 |
| Area
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| • Land | 1,997.17 km2 (771.11 sq mi) |
| Population
(2021)
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| • Total | 3,042 |
| • Density | 1.5/km2 (4/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
| Area code(s) | 780 |
Thorhild County is a special type of area in central Alberta, Canada. It is called a municipal district. This means it is a local government area, usually with a mix of farms and small communities. Thorhild County officially started in 1955. On March 20, 2013, its name changed from County of Thorhild No. 7 to its current name, Thorhild County.
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Exploring Thorhild County's Geography
Thorhild County is located in the northern part of central Alberta. It is a large area with many small communities.
Communities and Localities
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Thorhild County is mostly a rural area. This means it does not have any big cities or towns. It also does not have any villages or summer villages. However, it is home to several smaller communities called hamlets. These are like small towns or settlements.
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Besides hamlets, Thorhild County also has many localities. These are even smaller places, often just a few houses or a specific area.
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Population and People
This section tells us about how many people live in Thorhild County. It also looks at how the population has changed over time.
Population in 2021
In the year 2021, Statistics Canada counted the people living in Thorhild County. The total population was 3,042 people. These people lived in 1,339 homes. There are 1,852 total homes in the county. The population in 2021 was a little less than in 2016.
The county covers a land area of about 1,997 square kilometers (771 square miles). This means there are about 1.5 people living in each square kilometer.
Population in 2016
In 2016, the population of Thorhild County was 3,254 people. They lived in 1,401 homes. The total number of homes was 1,836. This population was also a bit less than in 2011.
The land area in 2016 was about 2,001 square kilometers (773 square miles). The population density was similar to 2021.
