Black Diamond, Alberta
| Black Diamond | |
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| Town of Black Diamond | |
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| Coordinates: 50°41′18″N 114°13′57″W / 50.68833°N 114.23250°W | |
| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Alberta |
| Region | Calgary Region |
| Census division | 6 |
| Municipal District | Foothills |
| Founded | 1907 |
| Government[1] | |
| • Mayor | Sharlene Brown |
| • Governing body | Black Diamond Town Council |
| Area (2011)[2] | |
| • Total | 3.21 km2 (1.24 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,180 m (3,870 ft) |
| Population (2011)[2] | |
| • Total | 2,373 |
| • Density | 740.3/km2 (1,917/sq mi) |
| • Dwellings | 756 |
| Time zone | MST (UTC-7) |
| Postal code span | T1S |
| Area code(s) | +1-403 |
| Highways | Highway 22 Highway 7 |
| Waterways | Sheep River |
| Website | Official website |
Black Diamond is a sister town to Turner Valley. There exists a three-kilometer trail next to the roadway between Black Diamond and Turner Valley named the Friendship Trail. It has a hospital, shops, hotels and residences, an elementary school [K-6] and highschool [7-12] as well a hockey rink and a Boys and Girls Club. Little oil or gas remains. It is located in the Foothills Municipal district.
Black Diamond is nestled in the foothills of the Canadian Rockies in the midst of some of Canada's best ranch country.
Demographics
In the 2011 Census, the Town of Black Diamond had a population of 2,373 living in 945 of its 1,001 total dwellings, a 24.9% change from its 2006 population of 1,900. With a land area of 3.21 km2 (1.24 sq mi), it had a population density of 739.3/km2 (1,915/sq mi) in 2011.[2]
The population of the Town of Black Diamond according to its 2009 municipal census is 2,308.[3]
According to the 2006 census, Black Diamond has a:
- population of 1,900 living in 756 dwellings, a 1.8% increase from 2001
- land area of 3.21 km2 (1.24 sq mi)
- and a population density of 592.7 /km2 (1,535 /sq mi).[4]
References
- ^ Town of Black Diamond. "Town Council". Archived from the original on 2007-01-05. Retrieved 2007-06-22.
- ^ a b c "Population and dwelling counts, for Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities), 2011 and 2006 censuses (Alberta)". Statistics Canada. 2012-02-08. Retrieved 2012-02-08.
- ^ Alberta Municipal Affairs (2009-09-15). "Alberta 2009 Official Population List". Retrieved 2010-09-14.
- ^ Statistics Canada (Census 2006). "Black Diamond - Community Profile". Retrieved 2007-06-09.
External links
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| Turner Valley | Longview | High River |
Coordinates: 50°41′18.26″N 114°13′57.08″W / 50.6884056°N 114.2325222°W
