Special Area No. 3
Special Area No. 3 | |
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Special area | |
Nickname(s): Special Area 3 | |
Location of Special Area No. 3 in Alberta | |
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Country | Canada |
Province | Alberta |
Region | Southern Alberta |
Census division | No. 4 |
Incorporated | April 7, 1959[1] |
Government | |
• Governing body | Special Areas Board |
• Municipal office | Hanna |
• District office | Oyen |
Area (2011)[2] | |
• Total | 6,623.96 km2 (2,557.53 sq mi) |
Population (2011)[2] | |
• Total | 1,122 |
• Density | 0.2/km2 (0.5/sq mi) |
Time zone | MST (UTC-7) |
• Summer (DST) | MDT (UTC-6) |
Postal Code Prefix | T0J |
Area code | +1-403 |
Website | Special Areas Board |
Special Area No. 3 is a special area in southern Alberta, Canada. It is a rural municipality similar to a municipal district, however, the elected council is overseen by three representatives appointed by the province, the Special Areas Board.
The Blood Indian Creek Reservoir is located within Special Area 3.
Demographics
In the 2011 Census, Special Area No. 3 had a population of 1,122 living in 413 of its 455 total dwellings, an -11.4% change from its 2006 population of 1,266. With a land area of 6,623.96 km2 (2,557.53 sq mi), it had a population density of 0.2/km2 (0.4/sq mi) in 2011.[2]
In 2006, Special Area No. 3 had a population of 1,266 living in 481 dwellings, a 13.8% decrease from 2001. It had a land area of 6,623.96 km2 (2,557.53 sq mi) and a population density of 0.2/km2 (0.52/sq mi).[3]
Statistics Canada reported a population of 1,469 in 2001.[4]
Communities and localities
The following urban municipalities are surrounded by Special Area No. 3:[5]
The following hamlets are located within Special Area No. 3:[5] |
The following localities are located within Special Area No. 3:[6]
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References
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