Country Canada Region Northern Alberta Municipal district Big Lakes County Elevation 1,010 m Population 1,301 (2016) | Province Alberta Census division 17 Time zone MST (UTC-7) Area 25.44 km² Local time Saturday 7:46 PM | |
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Swan Hills is a town in northern Alberta, Canada. It is located 80 km (50 mi) north of Whitecourt at the junction of Highway 32 and Grizzly Trail. Swan Hills is located in Big Lakes County within census Division No. 17, Alberta.
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- Swan hills grizzly may 2009
- Map of Swan Hills AB Canada
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- Demographics
- Economy
- Education
- Government
- Notable people
- References
Map of Swan Hills, AB, Canada
Although considered to be in northern Alberta, it is located near the geographic centre of the province.
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Demographics
In the 2016 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the Town of Swan Hills recorded a population of 1,301 living in 535 of its 724 total private dwellings, a change of −11.2% from its 2011 population of 1,465. With a land area of 26.12 km2 (10.08 sq mi), it had a population density of 49.8/km2 (129.0/sq mi) in 2016.
In the 2011 Census, the Town of Swan Hills had a population of 1,465 living in 576 of its 718 total dwellings, a change of -10.9% from its 2006 population of 1,645. With a land area of 25.44 km2 (9.82 sq mi), it had a population density of 57.6/km2 (149.1/sq mi) in 2011.
The population of the Town of Swan Hills according to its 2008 municipal census is 1,858.
Economy
The primary industry in Swan Hills is oil and gas, although a hazardous waste disposal plant north of the town is also a local employer. At the height of Swan Hills’ original oil and gas boom, the town peaked at a population of 2,553 in 1979. It since steadily declined by 900+ people over the following 28 years before rebounding to its current population of 1,858.
Education
There are two schools in Swan Hills, including:
Government
The Town of Swan Hills is located in the riding of Peace River—Westlock. The MP is Arnold Viersen.