Provost, Alberta
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| Town of Provost | |
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| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Alberta |
| Region | Central Alberta |
| Census division | 7 |
| Municipal District | Provost |
| Government | |
| - Governing body | Provost Town Council |
| Area | |
| - Total | 4.93 km² (1.9 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 665 m (2,182 ft) |
| Population (2006)[1] | |
| - Total | 2,072 |
| - Density | 420.1/km² (1,088.1/sq mi) |
| Time zone | MST (UTC−7) |
| Highways | Highway 13 Highway 899 |
| Waterway | Gillespie Lake |
| Website: Town of Provost | |
Provost (IPA: /ˈproʊvoʊst/) is a town in central Alberta, Canada. It is located at the junction of Highway 13 and Highway 899. It is situated 19 km (12 mi) west of the Alberta-Saskatchewan border.
There are two schools in Provost: Provost Public and St. Thomas Aquinas.
The economic bases of Provost are agricultural and oilfield.
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[edit] Demographics
In 2006, Provost had a population of 2,072 living in 832 dwellings, a 4.6% increase from 2001. The town has a land area of 4.93 km² (1.9 sq mi) and a population density of 420.1/km² (1,088.1/sq mi).[1]
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[edit] References
- ^ a b Statistics Canada (Census 2006). Provost - Community Profile. Retrieved on 2007-06-12.
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