Ferintosh, Alberta
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| Ferintosh, Alberta | |
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| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Alberta |
| Region | Central Alberta |
| Census division | 10 |
| County | Camrose |
| Government | |
| - Governing body | Ferintosh Village Council |
| Area | |
| - Total | 0.62 km² (0.2 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 760 m (2,493 ft) |
| Population (2006) | |
| - Total | 153 |
| - Density | 245/km² (634.5/sq mi) |
| Time zone | MST (UTC-7) |
| Highways | Highway 21 Highway 609 |
| Waterway | Little Beaver Lake |
Ferintosh is a small village in central Alberta, Canada located about 38 kilometres (24 mi) south of Camrose, and 102 kilometres (63 mi) southeast of Edmonton. The town itself is situated on Little Beaver Lake.
Ferintosh is home to several small businesses and provides municipal services, including local fire protection, to its residents. There are also a community hall and an active senior citizen population.
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[edit] Geography
Nearby communities include:
- New Norway
- Edberg
- Bashaw
- Meeting Creek
[edit] Demographics
In 2006, Ferintosh had a population of 153 living in 77 dwellings, a 2.0% increase from 2001. The village has a land area of 0.62 km² (0.2 sq mi) and a population density of 245.3 inhabitants per square kilometer.[1]
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ Statistics Canada (Census 2006). Ferintosh - Community Profile. Retrieved on 2007-06-07.
[edit] External Links
- Village of Ferintosh (Official Site)
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