West Baptiste facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
West Baptiste
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Summer village
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| Summer Village of West Baptiste | |
 West Baptiste
Location in Alberta
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Census division | No. 13 |
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| • Type | Municipal incorporation |
| Area
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| • Land | 0.54 km2 (0.21 sq mi) |
| Population
(2021)
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| • Total | 46 |
| • Density | 85.1/km2 (220/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
West Baptiste is a special type of community called a summer village in Alberta, Canada. It is located on the western side of Baptiste Lake. This area is west of the town of Athabasca.
What is a Summer Village?
A summer village is a small community, often found near lakes or rivers. People usually live there during the warmer months, like summer. It's a popular place for vacations and enjoying nature.
How Many People Live in West Baptiste?
Every few years, Canada counts its population in something called a census. This helps us know how many people live in different places. Statistics Canada is the group that does this counting.
In the 2021 census, 46 people lived in West Baptiste. They lived in 25 homes out of a total of 64 available houses. This number was a bit higher than in 2016.
In 2016, the census counted 38 people living there. They lived in 19 homes out of 47 total. The number of people living in West Baptiste can change quite a bit between censuses.
How Crowded is West Baptiste?
West Baptiste covers a small area of land, about 0.54 square kilometers. To understand how crowded it is, we look at population density. This means how many people live in each square kilometer. In 2021, the population density was about 85 people per square kilometer. This shows it's a quiet place with lots of space.
