Kneehill County
Kneehill County | |
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Municipal district | |
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| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Alberta |
| Region | Southern Alberta |
| Census division | No. 5 |
| Established | 1944 |
| Incorporated | 1998 |
| Government | |
| • Reeve | Bob Long |
| • Governing body | Kneehill County Council |
| • Office location | Three Hills |
| Area (2011)[2] | |
| • Total | 3,380.04 km2 (1,305.04 sq mi) |
| Population (2011)[2] | |
| • Total | 4,921 |
| • Density | 1.5/km2 (4/sq mi) |
| • Dwellings | 1,849 |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| Website | kneehillcounty.com |
Kneehill County is a municipal district situated in Division No. 5, Alberta, central Alberta.
The presence of oil and natural gas in the region has attracted some industry.
Demographics
In the 2011 Census, Kneehill County had a population of 4,921 living in 1,670 of its 1,817 total dwellings, a -5.7% change from its 2006 population of 5,218. With a land area of 3,380.04 km2 (1,305.04 sq mi), it had a population density of 1.5/km2 (3.8/sq mi) in 2011.[2]
In 2006, Kneehill County had a population of 5,218 living in 1,849 dwellings, a 1.9% decrease from 2001. The municipal district has a land area of 3,380.04 km2 (1,305.04 sq mi) and a population density of 1.5/km2 (3.9/sq mi).[3]
Communities and localities
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The following urban municipalities are surrounded by Kneehill County:[4]
The following hamlets are located within Kneehill County:[4]
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The following localities are located within Kneehill County:[5]
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See also
References
- ^ "Municipal Officials Search". Alberta Municipal Affairs. May 9, 2019. Retrieved October 1, 2021.
- ^ 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: Kneehill County - Community Profile". Retrieved 2007-06-11.
- ^ a b "Specialized and Rural Municipalities and Their Communities" (PDF). Alberta Municipal Affairs. 2012-03-01. Retrieved 2012-08-11.
- ^ "Standard Geographical Classification (SGC) 2006, Economic Regions: 4805041 - Kneehill County, geographical codes and localities, 2006". Statistics Canada. 2010-03-05. Retrieved 2012-08-11.
External links
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