Country Canada Census division 7 Postal code span T0C 0X0 Population 929 (2016) | Region Central Alberta Time zone MST (UTC-7) Elevation 815 m Province Alberta | |
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Municipal district County of Paintearth No. 18 Weather -19°C, Wind NW at 6 km/h, 87% Humidity Area codes Area code 403, Area codes 587 and 825 | ||
An elixir of history in castor alberta
Castor is a town in Alberta, Canada. It is located at the intersection of Highway 12 and Highway 861, approximately 143 km (89 mi) east of the City of Red Deer. It has an elevation 816 m (2,677 ft).
Contents
- An elixir of history in castor alberta
- Map of Castor AB Canada
- History
- Demographics
- Economy
- Infrastructure
- Education
- Media
- Notable people
- References
Map of Castor, AB, Canada
Castor is French (Latin) for beaver. The town is known for its duck and geese migration in the fall since its territory includes many stopping points well frequented by migrating waterfowl.
History
Castor was incorporated on July 13, 1910.
Demographics
In the 2016 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the Town of Castor recorded a population of 929 living in 419 of its 448 total private dwellings, a 3000700000000000000♠−0.3% change from its 2011 population of 932. With a land area of 2.63 km2 (1.02 sq mi), it had a population density of 353.2/km2 (914.9/sq mi) in 2016.
In the 2011 Census, the Town of Castor had a population of 932 living in 417 of its 456 total dwellings, a 0.1% change from its 2006 population of 931. With a land area of 2.72 km2 (1.05 sq mi), it had a population density of 342.6/km2 (887.5/sq mi) in 2011.
Economy
The town's main industries are agriculture, mining and oil and gas services.
Infrastructure
Castor is home to the Our Lady of the Rosary Hospital.
Education
The Town of Castor has two schools, one Public named Gus Wetter School and one Catholic named Theresetta Catholic School. A source of humour for those familiar with Castor is the name of Gus Wetter's school men's sports teams: The Castor Raiders.
Media
The local newspaper is the Castor Advance covering news events occurring in Castor as well as neighbouring communities.