Duchess is a village in southern Alberta, Canada that is surrounded by the County of Newell. It is north of Brooks and the Trans-Canada Highway.

Duchess
Village of Duchess
Motto: 
Where the Swan Sits
Duchess, Alberta is located in Alberta
Duchess, Alberta
Location in Alberta
Coordinates: 50°43′59″N 111°54′23.2″W / 50.73306°N 111.906444°W / 50.73306; -111.906444
CountryCanada
ProvinceAlberta
RegionSouthern Alberta
Census division2
Municipal districtCounty of Newell
Incorporated[1] 
 • VillageMay 12, 1921
Government
 • MayorTony Steidel
 • Governing bodyDuchess Village Council
Area
 (2021)[2]
 • Land1.93 km2 (0.75 sq mi)
Elevation
760 m (2,490 ft)
Population
 (2021)[2]
 • Total1,053
 • Density545.9/km2 (1,414/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC−7 (MST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−6 (MDT)
HighwaysVeteran Memorial Highway
WaterwayRock Lake
WebsiteOfficial website

The village was named for Duchess Louise Marguerite. It is mainly a ranching community.

Demographics

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In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the Village of Duchess had a population of 1,053 living in 378 of its 404 total private dwellings, a change of -2.9% from its 2016 population of 1,085. With a land area of 1.93 km2 (0.75 sq mi), it had a population density of 545.6/km2 (1,413.1/sq mi) in 2021.[2]

In the 2016 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the Village of Duchess recorded a population of 1,085 living in 371 of its 390 total private dwellings, a 9.4% change from its 2011 population of 992. With a land area of 1.96 km2 (0.76 sq mi), it had a population density of 553.6/km2 (1,433.7/sq mi) in 2016.[3]

Notable people

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Location and History Profile: Village of Duchess" (PDF). Alberta Municipal Affairs. October 14, 2016. p. 253. Retrieved October 17, 2016.
  2. ^ a b c "Population and dwelling counts: Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities)". Statistics Canada. February 9, 2022. Retrieved February 9, 2022.
  3. ^ "Population and dwelling counts, for Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities), 2016 and 2011 censuses – 100% data (Alberta)". Statistics Canada. February 8, 2017. Retrieved February 8, 2017.
  4. ^ "Jeff Shantz". HockeyDB.com. Retrieved 9 January 2015.
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50°44′N 111°54′W / 50.733°N 111.900°W / 50.733; -111.900 (Duchess, Alberta)