Vulcan County facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Vulcan County
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Location within Alberta
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Region | Southern Alberta |
| Census division | 5 |
| Established | 1951 |
| Incorporated | 1951 |
| Area
(2021)
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| • Land | 5,356.65 km2 (2,068.21 sq mi) |
| Population
(2021)
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| • Total | 4,262 |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
Vulcan County is a special type of area in Alberta, Canada, called a municipal district. It's like a big region that includes smaller towns and villages. The main office for Vulcan County is in the Town of Vulcan. It's part of a larger area known as Census Division No. 5.
Contents
Discovering Vulcan County's Past
When Was Vulcan County Formed?
Vulcan County was officially created in the year 1951. This means it has been an organized area for over 70 years!
Exploring Vulcan County's Geography
What Kinds of Communities Are Here?
Vulcan County is home to many different types of communities. These include towns, villages, and smaller places called hamlets.
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The following urban municipalities are surrounded by Vulcan County. This means Vulcan County wraps around them.
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The following hamlets are located within Vulcan County. Hamlets are smaller communities than towns or villages.
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The following localities are also found within Vulcan County. These are even smaller places, sometimes just a few buildings.
- Localities
- Other places
- Kinnondale
- Waldeck
Understanding Vulcan County's Population
How Many People Live in Vulcan County?
Every few years, a count of people is done. This is called a census.
- In the 2021 Census, 4,262 people lived in Vulcan County.
- They lived in 1,206 homes.
- This was an increase of about 7% from 2016.
Population Changes Over Time
- In 2016, the population was 3,984 people.
- In 2011, it was 3,875 people.
- A local count in 2012 showed 3,893 people.
- This was a small increase from 3,830 people in 2007.
