Scandia, Alberta

Scandia is a hamlet in Alberta, Canada within the County of Newell.[2] It is located 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) west of Highway 36, approximately 34 kilometres (21 mi) southwest of Brooks.

Scandia
Hamlet
Last remaining prairie grain elevator in the Scandia district.
Last remaining prairie grain elevator in the Scandia district.
Scandia is located in Alberta
Scandia
Scandia
Scandia
Coordinates: 50°16′41″N 112°02′48″W
CountryCanada
ProvinceAlberta
RegionSouthern Alberta
Census division2
Municipal districtCounty of Newell
Government
 • Governing bodyCounty of Newell Council
Area
 (2021)[1]
 • Land0.19 km2 (0.07 sq mi)
Population
 (2021)[1]
 • Total169
 • Density877.9/km2 (2,274/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC−7 (MST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−6 (MDT)
Postal code span
T0J 2Z0
Area code+1-403
HighwaysHighway 36

History

The 23.4 mile Cassils Southerly Branch of the Canadian Pacific Railway was built from Cassils to Scandia in 1927–1928.[3]

Demographics

In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Scandia had a population of 169 living in 52 of its 56 total private dwellings, a change of 15.8% from its 2016 population of 146. With a land area of 0.19 km2 (0.073 sq mi), it had a population density of 889.5/km2 (2,303.7/sq mi) in 2021.[1]

The population of Scandia according to the 2020 municipal census conducted by the County of Newell is 169.[4]

As a designated place in the 2016 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Scandia had a population of 146 living in 43 of its 54 total private dwellings, a change of -5.2% from its 2011 population of 154. With a land area of 0.19 km2 (0.073 sq mi), it had a population density of 768.4/km2 (1,990.2/sq mi) in 2016.[5]

Attractions

See also

References
  1. "Population and dwelling counts: Canada and designated places". Statistics Canada. February 9, 2022. Retrieved February 10, 2022.
  2. "Specialized and Rural Municipalities and Their Communities" (PDF). Alberta Municipal Affairs. January 12, 2022. Retrieved January 21, 2022.
  3. Grain and Rail in Western Canada Canada. Grain Handling and Transportation Commission - 1977 0660010143 "CP Rail - Cassils Subdivision - From Cassils to Scandia, Alberta - 23.4 miles This line was constructed in 1928. The rail is a mixture of 60 and 85 pound steel with a gross carrying capacity of 177 thousand pounds. There are no elevators on"
  4. "Municipal Census Report 2020". County of Newell. p. 3. Retrieved September 25, 2021.
  5. "Population and dwelling counts, for Canada, provinces and territories, and designated places, 2016 and 2011 censuses – 100% data (Alberta)". Statistics Canada. February 8, 2017. Retrieved February 13, 2017.
  6. Scandia Eastern Irrigation District Museum.

50°16′41″N 112°02′48″W

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