Municipal district in Alberta, Canada
| Municipal District of Smoky River No. 130 | |
|---|---|
| Municipal district | |
 Welcome sign | |
  FalherMcLennan GirouxvilleDonnelly GuyJean Cote | |
 Location within Alberta | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Region | Northern Alberta |
| Census division | 19 |
| Established | 1952 |
| Incorporated | 1952 |
| Government | |
| • Reeve | Robert Brochu |
| • Governing body | MD of Smoky River Council |
| • Administrative office | Falher |
| Area | |
| • Land | 2,834.18 km (1,094.28 sq mi) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 1,895 |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
| Website | mdsmokyriver.com |
The Municipal District of Smoky River No. 130 is a municipal district (MD) in northwestern Alberta, Canada. Located in Census Division No. 19, its municipal office is located in the Town of Falher.
History
On January 1, 1952, its name was changed from MD of Fillion No. 130 to its current name, which was taken from Smoky River, a tributary of Peace River.
Geography
Communities and localities
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The following urban municipalities are surrounded by the MD of Smoky River No. 130.
The following hamlets are located within the MD of Smoky River No. 130. |
The following localities are located within the MD of Smoky River No. 130.
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Demographics
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1951 | 4,374 | — |
| 1956 | 3,955 | −9.6% |
| 1961 | 4,094 | +3.5% |
| 1966 | 3,984 | −2.7% |
| 1971 | 3,400 | −14.7% |
| 1976 | 2,948 | −13.3% |
| 1981 | 2,858 | −3.1% |
| 1986 | 2,853 | −0.2% |
| 1991 | 2,613 | −8.4% |
| 1996 | 2,491 | −4.7% |
| 2001 | 2,379 | −4.5% |
| 2006 | 2,442 | +2.6% |
| 2011 | 2,126 | −12.9% |
| 2016 | 2,023 | −4.8% |
| 2021 | 1,895 | −6.3% |
| Source: Statistics Canada | ||
In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the MD of Smoky River No. 130 had a population of 1,895 living in 664 of its 878 total private dwellings, a change of -5.5% from its 2016 population of 2,006. With a land area of 2,834.18 km (1,094.28 sq mi), it had a population density of 0.7/km (1.7/sq mi) in 2021.
In the 2016 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the MD of Smoky River No. 130 had a population of 2,023 living in 720 of its 891 total private dwellings, a -4.8% change from its 2011 population of 2,126. With a land area of 2,840.14 km (1,096.58 sq mi), it had a population density of 0.7/km (1.8/sq mi) in 2016.
See also
- List of communities in Alberta
- List of francophone communities in Alberta
- List of municipal districts in Alberta
References
- Alberta Municipal Affairs: Municipal Officials Search
- ^ "Population and dwelling counts: Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities)". Statistics Canada. February 9, 2022. Retrieved February 9, 2022.
- ^ "Population and dwelling count amendments, 2021 Census". Statistics Canada. December 1, 2023. Retrieved September 22, 2024.
- ^ "Specialized and Rural Municipalities and Their Communities" (PDF). Alberta Municipal Affairs. June 3, 2024. Retrieved June 14, 2024.
- "Standard Geographical Classification (SGC) 2006, Economic Regions: 4819041 - Smoky River No. 130, geographical codes and localities, 2006". Statistics Canada. March 5, 2010. Retrieved August 12, 2012.
- "Table 6: Population by sex, for census subdivisions, 1956 and 1951". Census of Canada, 1956. Vol. I: Population. Ottawa: Dominion Bureau of Statistics. 1958.
- "Table 9: Population by census subdivisions, 1966 by sex, and 1961". 1966 Census of Canada. Western Provinces. Vol. Population: Divisions and Subdivisions. Ottawa: Dominion Bureau of Statistics. 1967.
- "Table 3: Population for census divisions and subdivisions, 1971 and 1976". 1976 Census of Canada. Census Divisions and Subdivisions, Western Provinces and the Territories. Vol. Population: Geographic Distributions. Ottawa: Statistics Canada. 1977.
- "Table 2: Census Subdivisions in Alphabetical Order, Showing Population Rank, Canada, 1981". 1981 Census of Canada. Vol. Census subdivisions in decreasing population order. Ottawa: Statistics Canada. 1982. ISBN 0-660-51563-6.
- "Table 2: Population and Dwelling Counts, for Census Divisions and Census Subdivisions, 1986 and 1991 – 100% Data". 91 Census. Vol. Population and Dwelling Counts – Census Divisions and Census Subdivisions. Ottawa: Statistics Canada. 1992. pp. 100–108. ISBN 0-660-57115-3.
- "Population and Dwelling Counts, for Canada, Provinces and Territories, and Census Divisions, 2001 and 1996 Censuses – 100% Data (Alberta)". Statistics Canada. Retrieved May 25, 2019.
- "Population and dwelling counts, for Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities), 2006 and 2001 censuses – 100% data (Alberta)". Statistics Canada. January 6, 2010. Retrieved May 25, 2019.
- ^ "Population and dwelling counts, for Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities), 2016 and 2011 censuses – 100% data (Alberta)". Statistics Canada. February 8, 2017. Retrieved February 8, 2017.
External links
| Places adjacent to Municipal District of Smoky River No. 130 | |
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Municipal District of Smoky River No. 130
