Blackfalds, Alberta

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Town of Blackfalds
Motto: A Nice Place to Grow!
Location of Blackfalds in Alberta
Town of Blackfalds
Location of Blackfalds in Alberta
Coordinates: 52°22′33″N 113°47′35″W / 52.37583, -113.79306
Country Flag of Canada Canada
Province Flag of Alberta Alberta
Region Central Alberta
Census division 8
County Lacombe
Government [1]
 - Mayor Wayne Tutty
 - Governing body Blackfalds Town Council
Area
 - Total 3.60 km² (1.4 sq mi)
Elevation 870 m (2,854 ft)
Population (2006)[2]
 - Total 4,571
 - Density 544.3/km² (1,409.7/sq mi)
Time zone MST (UTC-7)
Postal code span
Highway Highway 2A
Waterways Blindman River
Red Deer River
Website: Town of Blackfalds

Blackfalds is a town in central Alberta, Canada. It is located along Highway 2A just north of Red Deer.

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[edit] Demographics

In 2006, Blackfalds had a population of 4,571 living in 1,716 dwellings, a 46.7% increase from 2001. The town has a land area of 8.40 km² (3.2 sq mi) and a population density of 544.3/km² (1,409.7/sq mi).[2]

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[edit] References

  1. ^ Town of Blackfalds. Mayor's Message. Retrieved on 2007-06-22.
  2. ^ a b Statistics Canada (Census 2006). Blackfalds - Community Profile. Retrieved on 2007-06-09.

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Coordinates: 52°23′N 113°48′W / 52.383, -113.8 (Blackfalds)

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