| Country | Canada |
|---|---|
| Province | Alberta |
| Planning region | Red Deer |
| Incorporated | April 7, 1959[1] |
| Governing body | Special Areas Board |
| Municipal office | Hanna |
| District office | Oyen |
| Area land | 6469.33 km² |
| Population as of | 2021 |
| Population total | 1142 |
| Population density | 0.2 km² |
| Time zone | MST (UTC-7) |
| Time zone (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 four representatives appointed by the province, the Special Areas Board.
The Blood Indian Creek Reservoir is located within Special Area 3.
Geography
Communities and localities
The following urban municipalities are surrounded by Special Area No. 3.[2]
- none
- none
The following hamlets are located within Special Area No. 3.[2]
The following localities are located within Special Area No. 3.[3]
- Localities
- Anatole
- Big Stone
- Cabin Lake
- Calthorpe
- Cappon
- Dobson
- Gold Spur
- Helmsdale
- Naco
- Sunnydale
- Wastina
Demographics
In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Special Area No. 3 had a population of 1,142 living in 439 of its 527 total private dwellings, a change of -0.95% from its 2016 population of 1,153. With a land area of 6,469.33 km2 (2,497.82 sq mi), it had a population density of in 2021.[4]
In the 2016 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Special Area No. 3 had a population of 1,042 living in 387 of its 457 total private dwellings, a change of -7.13% from its 2011 population of 1,122. With a land area of 6,625.58 km2 (2,558.15 sq mi), it had a population density of in 2016.[5]
See also
- List of communities in Alberta
- List of improvement districts in Alberta
- List of municipal districts in Alberta
- List of municipalities in Alberta
References
- ^ "Municipal Profile: Special Areas Board" (PDF). Alberta Municipal Affairs. October 24, 2014. p. 1. Retrieved November 3, 2014.
- ^ "Specialized and Rural Municipalities and Their Communities". Alberta Municipal Affairs. 2012-03-01. Retrieved 2012-08-12.
- ^ "Standard Geographical Classification (SGC) 2006, Economic Regions: 4804012 - Special Area No. 3, geographical codes and localities, 2006". Statistics Canada. 2010-03-05. Retrieved 2012-08-12.
- ^ "Population and dwelling counts: Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities)". Statistics Canada. February 9, 2022. Retrieved February 9, 2022.
- ^ "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.