Duchess, Alberta
Duchess | |
|---|---|
| Village of Duchess | |
| Motto: Where the Swan Sits | |
| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Alberta |
| Region | Southern Alberta |
| Census division | 2 |
| Municipal district | County of Newell |
| Incorporated[1] | |
| • Village | May 12, 1921 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Bruce Snape |
| • Governing body | Duchess Village Council |
| Area (2011)[2] | |
| • Total | 1.89 km2 (0.73 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 760 m (2,490 ft) |
| Population (2011)[2] | |
| • Total | 992 |
| • Density | 526.2/km2 (1,363/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| Highways | Veteran Memorial Highway |
| Waterway | Rock Lake |
| Website | Official website |
Duchess is a village in southern Alberta, Canada, located north of Brooks, across from Trans-Canada Highway, in the County of Newell.
The village was named for Duchess Louise Marguerite. It is mainly a ranching community.
Demographics
In the 2011 Census, the Village of Duchess had a population of 992 living in 360 of its 376 total dwellings, a 1.4% change from its 2006 population of 978. With a land area of 1.89 km2 (0.73 sq mi), it had a population density of 524.9/km2 (1,359.4/sq mi) in 2011.[2]
In 2006, Duchess had a population of 978 living in 351 dwellings, a 17.0% increase from 2001. The village has a land area of 1.89 km2 (0.73 sq mi) and a population density of 518.8/km2 (1,344/sq mi).[3]
Notable people
- Jeff Shantz, professional hockey player[4]
See also
References
- ^ "Location and History Profile: Village of Duchess" (PDF). Alberta Municipal Affairs. October 14, 2016. p. 253. Retrieved October 17, 2016.
- ^ a b c "Population and dwelling counts, for Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities), 2011 and 2006 censuses (Alberta)". Statistics Canada. 2012-02-08. Retrieved 2012-02-08.
- ^ Statistics Canada. "Canada 2006 Census: Duchess - Community Profile". Retrieved 2007-06-07.
- ^ "Jeff Shantz". HockeyDB.com. Retrieved 9 January 2015.
