Bodo, Alberta
Bodo is a hamlet in central Alberta, Canada within the Municipal District of Provost No. 52.[2] It is located approximately 23 kilometres (14 mi) south of Highway 13 and 25 km (16 mi) southeast of Provost.[3] The community was named after Bodø, Norway.[4]
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| Coordinates: 52°09′12″N 110°04′45″W | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Region | Central Alberta |
| Census division | 7 |
| Municipal district | Municipal District of Provost No. 52 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Unincorporated |
| • Governing body | Municipal District of Provost No. 52 Council |
| Area | |
| • Land | 0.36 km2 (0.14 sq mi) |
| Population (2016)[1] | |
| • Total | 20 |
| Time zone | UTC−07:00 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−06:00 (MDT) |
| Area code(s) | 403, 587, 825 |
Bodo is known for its archaeological site, which is one of the largest and most well-preserved pre-contact archeological areas in Western Canada.[5] The area is run by the Bodo Archeological Society, a non-profit organization committed to the protection and preservation of the site.[6]
Demographics
As a designated place in the 2016 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Bodo recorded a population of 20 living in 13 of its 15 total private dwellings, a change of 11.1% from its 2011 population of 18. With a land area of 0.36 km2 (0.14 sq mi), it had a population density of 55.6/km2 (143.9/sq mi) in 2016.[1]
References
- "Population and dwelling counts, for Canada, provinces and territories, and designated places, 2016 and 2011 censuses – 100% data (Alberta)". Statistics Canada. February 8, 2017. Retrieved February 13, 2017.
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- "Distance between Provost, AB and Bodo, AB". www.distance-cities.com. Retrieved March 24, 2020.
- Barry, Bill (September 2005). Geographic Names of Saskatchewan. Regina, Saskatchewan: People Places Publishing, Ltd. p. 51. ISBN 1-897010-19-2.
- "Travel Alberta | Bodo". www.travelalberta.com. Retrieved March 24, 2020.
- "Bodo Archaeological Society". Bodo Archaeological Site & Centre. July 17, 2019. Retrieved March 24, 2020.
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