Leduc County, Alberta
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| Leduc County | |
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| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Alberta |
| Region | Edmonton Region |
| Census division | No. 11 |
| Established | 1944 |
| Incorporated | 1964 |
| Government [1] | |
| - Governing body | Leduc County Council |
| - Reeve | John Whaley |
| - County seat | Nisku |
| Area | |
| - Total | 2,610.25 km² (1,007.8 sq mi) |
| Population (2006)[2] | |
| - Total | 12,730 |
| - Density | 4.9/km² (12.7/sq mi) |
| - Dwellings | 4,915 |
| Time zone | MST (UTC-7) |
| Website: Leduc County | |
Leduc County is a county municipality in central Alberta, Canada. It is located south of Edmonton. Its northwest boundary is formed by the North Saskatchewan River. It is located in Division No. 11.
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[edit] Demographics
According to the Canada 2001 Census:[3]
- Population: 12,528 (2001); 12,536 (2005)
- % Change (1996-2001): 1.9
- Dwellings: 4,758
- Area: 2,613.84 km² (1,009.21 sq mi)
- Density: 4.8/km² (12.4/sq mi)
In 2006, Leduc County had a population of 12,730 living in 4,915 dwellings, a 1.6% increase from 2001. The countyhas a land area of 2,610.25 km² (1,007.8 sq mi) and a population density of 4.9/km² (12.7/sq mi).[2]
[edit] Communities
The county completely surrounds the City of Leduc. The following communities are located in this municipal district[4]:
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[edit] History
Leduc County used to be known as The County Of Leduc #25 before former Reeve Edward Chubocha motioned to change it.
[edit] References
- ^ Leduc County. Council. Retrieved on 2007-07-08.
- ^ a b Statistics Canada (Census 2006). Leduc County - Community Profile. Retrieved on 2007-06-11.
- ^ Leduc Lake County community profile - Statistics Canada. 2002. 2001 Community Profiles. Released June 27, 2002. Last modified: 2005-11-30. Statistics Canada Catalogue no. 93F0053XIE.
- ^ Municipal Profile - Alberta Municipal Affairs
[edit] External links
- Leduc County (official site)
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