Rosalind, Alberta
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Rosalind, Alberta | |
Location of Rosalind, Alberta | |
Coordinates: | |
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Country | Canada |
Province | Alberta |
Region | Central Alberta |
Census division | 10 |
County | Camrose |
Government | |
- Mayor | |
- Governing body | Rosalind Village Council |
Area | |
- Total | 0.59 km² (0.2 sq mi) |
Elevation | 710 m (2,329 ft) |
Population (2006) | |
- Total | 190 |
- Density | 322/km² (834/sq mi) |
Time zone | MST (UTC-7) |
Highways | Highway 609 Highway 854 |
Rosalind is a small rural village located in the prairies of central Alberta, Canada. It is located on Hwy 854, approximately 120 kilometres (75 mi) southeast of Edmonton and 30 kilometres (19 mi) southeast of Camrose, the closest major trading center.
With a population of less than 200, Rosalind is home to a number of small businesses, and provides its inhabitants with an elementary and junior-high school, local fire protection, and municipal services.
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[edit] Early history
[edit] Geography
Nearby communities include:
Nearby Golf Course
- Double Dam Golf course
- located approximately 12 kilometres (7 mi) West of Rosalind.
- is considered a Rosalind golf course
- public course with 18 holes
[edit] Demographics
In 2006, Rosalind had a population of 190 living in 80 dwellings, the same as in 2001. The village has a land area of 0.59 km² (0.2 sq mi) and a population density of 322.2/km² (834.5/sq mi).[1]
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ Statistics Canada (Census 2006). Rosalind - Community Profile. Retrieved on 2007-06-09.