Starland County
Starland County | |
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Municipal district | |
 Hoodoos east of Drumheller | |
| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Alberta |
| Region | Southern Alberta |
| Census division | No. 5 |
| Established | 1943 |
| Incorporated | 1912 |
| 1998 (County) | |
| Government | |
| • Reeve | J. Barrie Hoover |
| • Governing body | Starland County Council |
| • Municipal seat | Morrin |
| Area (2011)[2] | |
| • Total | 2,557.70 km2 (987.53 sq mi) |
| Population (2011)[2] | |
| • Total | 2,057 |
| • Density | 0.8/km2 (2/sq mi) |
| • Dwellings | 748 |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| Website | Official website |
Starland County is a municipal district located in southern Alberta Canada.
The municipality was incorporated in 1912, and established in the current boundaries in 1943, under the name Municipal District of Morrin No. 277. The name was changed the same year to Municipal District of Starland No. 277. Starland achieved county status in 1998.
Demographics
In the 2011 Census, Starland County had a population of 2,057 living in 586 of its 664 total dwellings, a -13.2% change from its 2006 population of 2,371. With a land area of 2,557.7 km2 (987.5 sq mi), it had a population density of 0.8/km2 (2.1/sq mi) in 2011.[2]
In 2006, Starland County had a population of 2,371 living in 748 dwellings, a 7.3% increase from 2001. The municipal district has a land area of 2,557.70 km2 (987.53 sq mi) and a population density of 0.9/km2 (2.3/sq mi).[3]
Its population as of 2001 was 2,210.[4]
Communities and localities
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The following communities are located within Starland County:[5]
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The following localities are located within Starland County:[6]
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Attractions
- McLaren Dam Recreation Area
- Michichi Dam Recreation Area
- Starland Recreation Area
See also
References
- ^ Alberta Municipal Affairs: Municipal Officials Search
- ^ 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 (Census 2006). "Starland County - Community Profile". Retrieved 2007-06-11.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|year=(help) - ^ Starland County community profile - Statistics Canada. 2002. 2001 Community Profiles. Released June 27, 2002. Last modified: 2005-11-30. Statistics Canada Catalogue no. 93F0053XIE.
- ^ "Specialized and Rural Municipalities and Their Communities" (PDF). Alberta Municipal Affairs. 2012-03-01. Retrieved 2012-08-12.
- ^ "Standard Geographical Classification (SGC) 2006, Economic Regions: 4805031 - Starland County, geographical codes and localities, 2006". Statistics Canada. 2010-03-05. Retrieved 2012-08-12.
External links
Places adjacent to Starland County | |
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