Lethbridge County, Alberta
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The County of Lethbridge is located in southern Alberta. It is located in Census Division 2.
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[edit] Demographics
In the 2001 federal census, the county had a population of 9,930 in 2,916 dwellings, a 7.3% increase from 1996. On a surface of 2,838.84 km² it has a density of 3.5 inhabitants/km². [1] The population does not include that of the City of Lethbridge.
[edit] Economy
The economy of the county is primarily agricultural, including the wellknown "Feedlot Alley", a 500 km² area of intensive livestock operations.
[edit] Government
The county is governed by a reeve and six councillors and the government seat is located in Lethbridge. Its 2001 population excluding Lethbridge was 9,930.
[edit] Communities
The following communities are located in this county[2]:
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[edit] Villages
[edit] Hamlets
- Chin
- Diamond City
- Fairview
- Iron Springs
- Monarch
- Shaughnessy
- Turin
While the County of Lethbridge surrounds the City of Lethbridge, technically the city is not part of the county.
[edit] Notes
- ^ County of Lethbridge community profile - Statistics Canada. 2002. 2001 Community Profiles. Released June 27, 2002. Last modified: 2006-07-28. Statistics Canada Catalogue no. 93F0053XIE
- ^ Municipal Profile - Alberta Municipal Affairs
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[edit] Surrounding Communities
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Vulcan County | |
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 County of Lethbridge  |
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| Cardston County, City of Lethbridge | Warner County |
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