West Cove facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
West Cove
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Summer village
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| Summer Village of West Cove | |
 West Cove
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 | 1.3 km2 (0.5 sq mi) |
| Population
(2021)
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| • Total | 222 |
| • Density | 171.2/km2 (443/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
West Cove is a special kind of community called a summer village in Alberta, Canada. It's found right on the southern edge of a beautiful lake called Lac Ste. Anne. A summer village is a place where many people have vacation homes, and the population often grows a lot during the warmer months.
How Many People Live in West Cove?
Counting the People: The Census
Every few years, Canada counts all its people in something called a census. This helps us learn how many people live in different places. It also tells us about how many homes there are.
West Cove's Population Over Time
In the 2021 census, 222 people lived in West Cove. They lived in 108 homes. This was a jump from 149 people in 2016.
In the 2016 census, 149 people lived in West Cove. They lived in 78 homes. This was also a jump from 121 people in 2011.
West Cove is a small place, covering about 1.3 square kilometers (which is about half a square mile). This means that in 2021, there were about 171 people living in each square kilometer.
