Special Area No. 4
| Special Area No. 4 | |
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| Special area | |
| Nickname(s): Special Area 4 | |
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| Coordinates: 52°00′N 110°36′W / 52.0°N 110.6°WCoordinates: 52°00′N 110°36′W / 52.0°N 110.6°W | |
| Country |
 Canada
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| Province |
 Alberta
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| Region | Central Alberta |
| Census division | No. 4 |
| Incorporated | January 1, 1969 |
| Government | |
| • Governing body | Special Areas Board |
| • Municipal office | Hanna |
| • District office | Consort |
| Area (2016) | |
| • Land | 6,625.58 km2 (2,558.15 sq mi) |
| Population (2016) | |
| • Total | 1,042 |
| • Density | 0.2/km2 (0.5/sq mi) |
| Time zone | MST (UTC-7) |
| • Summer (DST) | MDT (UTC-6) |
| Postal Code Prefix | T0C |
| Area code | +1-403 |
| Website | www |
Special Area No. 4 is a special area in central Alberta, Canada. It is a rural municipality similar to a municipal district, however, the elected council is overseen by three representatives appointed by the province, the Special Areas Board.
Special Area 4 has one provincial park, Gooseberry Lake Provincial Park. Lakes include Grassy Island Lake and Sounding Lake.
In the 2016 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Special Area No. 3 recorded a population of 1,042 living in 387 of its 457 total private dwellings, a change of −7.1% from its 2011 population of 1,122. With a land area of 6,625.58 km2 (2,558.15 sq mi), it had a population density of 0.2/km2 (0.4/sq mi) in 2016.
In the 2011 Census, Special Area No. 4 had a population of 1,352 living in 447 of its 501 total dwellings, a change of -2.7% from its 2006 population of 1,389. With a land area of 4,403.03 km2 (1,700.02 sq mi), it had a population density of 0.3/km2 (0.8/sq mi) in 2011.
The following urban municipalities are surrounded by Special Area No. 4:
The following hamlets are located within Special Area No. 4:
The following localities are located within Special Area No. 4:
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