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Diamond City is a hamlet in southern Alberta, Canada within the Lethbridge County. It is located on Highway 25, approximately 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) north of Lethbridge. The community was so named on account of deposits of coal near the original town site, a resource also called "black diamond".
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Map of Diamond City, AB, Canada
Diamond City was first settled at the turn of the 20th century by farmers, ranchers and miners. The community grew rapidly when a coal mine was opened in 1905. Previously an incorporated town, Diamond City dissolved on June 30, 1937.
Demographics
As a designated place in the 2016 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Diamond City recorded a population of 184 living in 62 of its 64 total private dwellings, a change of 7001136000000000000♠13.6% from its 2011 population of 162. With a land area of 0.54 km2 (0.21 sq mi), it had a population density of 340.7/km2 (882.5/sq mi) in 2016.
As a designated place in the 2011 Census, Diamond City had a population of 162 living in 52 of its 54 total dwellings, a 0% change from its 2006 population of 162. With a land area of 0.53 km2 (0.20 sq mi), it had a population density of 306/km2 (792/sq mi) in 2011.