Division No. 8 | |
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Area | |
| • Total | 9,909 km2 (3,826 sq mi) |
| Population (2021)[2] | |
| • Total | 213,470 |
| • Density | 22/km2 (56/sq mi) |
Division No. 8 is a census division in Alberta, Canada. It is located in the south-central portion of central Alberta and includes the City of Red Deer and surrounding areas. The division forms the central segment of the Calgary–Edmonton Corridor. Division No. 8 is the smallest census division in Alberta according to area.[3]
Census subdivisions[edit]
The following census subdivisions (municipalities or municipal equivalents) are located within Alberta's Division No. 8.[4][5]
- Cities
- Towns
- Villages
- Summer villages
- Municipal districts
- Indian reserves
- Montana 139
- Samson 137
- Samson 137A
Demographics[edit]
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 124,098 | — |
| 1996 | 133,592 | +7.7% |
| 2001 | 153,049 | +14.6% |
| 2006 | 175,337 | +14.6% |
| 2011 | 189,243 | +7.9% |
| 2016 | 209,395 | +10.6% |
| 2021 | 213,470 | +1.9% |
| [2][1][6][7] | ||
In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Division No. 8 had a population of 213,470 living in 83,983 of its 92,439 total private dwellings, a change of 1.9% from its 2016 population of 209,395. With a land area of 9,890.05 km2 (3,818.57 sq mi), it had a population density of 21.6/km2 (55.9/sq mi) in 2021.[2]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Population and dwelling counts, for Canada, provinces and territories, and census divisions, 2011 and 2006 censuses (Alberta)". Statistics Canada. February 8, 2012. Retrieved February 16, 2012.
- ^ a b c "Population and dwelling counts: Canada and census divisions". Statistics Canada. February 9, 2022. Retrieved April 2, 2022.
- ^ "Population and dwelling counts, for Canada, provinces and territories, and census divisions, 2006 and 2001 censuses - 100% data (Alberta)". Statistics Canada. January 6, 2010. Retrieved August 30, 2011.
- ^ "2006 Community Profiles, Geographic hierarchy – Division No. 8 (Census division)". Statistics Canada. December 7, 2010. Retrieved August 30, 2011.
- ^ "2024 Municipal Codes" (PDF). Alberta Municipal Affairs. June 3, 2024. Retrieved June 14, 2024.
- ^ "Division No. 8, Alberta (Code4801) (table). 2006 Community Profiles. 2006 Census". Statistics Canada. March 13, 2007. Retrieved January 23, 2024.
- ^ "1996 Census of Population, Statistics Canada". Statistics Canada. June 4, 2019. Retrieved January 23, 2024.
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