Rycroft, Alberta

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Village of Rycroft
Motto: Hub of the Peace
Location of Rycroft
Village of Rycroft
Location of Rycroft
Coordinates: 55°45′28″N 118°41′48″W / 55.75778, -118.69667
Country Flag of Canada Canada
Province Flag of Alberta Alberta
Region Northern Alberta
Census Division No. 19
County Spirit River
Government
 - Governing body Rycroft Village Council
Area
 - Total 1.69 km² (0.7 sq mi)
Elevation 600 m (1,969 ft)
Population (2006)[1]
 - Total 638
Time zone MST (UTC-7)
Highways 2
49
Waterways Spirit River

Rycroft is a village in northern Alberta, Canada. It is located 68 km north of the city of Grande Prairie and 7 km east of Spirit River. Dunvegan Provincial Park is located 20 km north of the community.

Mall and tipi in Rycroft
Mall and tipi in Rycroft

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In 2006, Rycroft had a population of 638 living in 296 dwellings, a 4.8% increase from 2001. The village has a land area of 1.69 km² (0.7 sq mi) and a population density of 378.4/km² (980.1/sq mi).[1]

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