Cereal, Alberta

Cereal is a hamlet within Special Area No. 3 in central Alberta, Canada. It is approximately 161 km (100 mi) east of Drumheller. It was named after the post office that was established in the area in 1910. The name of the post office alluded to grain fields near the community. Cereal held village status prior to 2021.

Cereal
Hamlet
Hamlet of Cereal
Location in Alberta
Coordinates: 51°24′56.1″N 110°47′59.5″W
CountryCanada
ProvinceAlberta
RegionCentral Alberta
Census division4
Special AreaNo. 3
Incorporated 
  VillageAugust 19, 1914
DissolvedJanuary 1, 2021
Government
  Governing bodySpecial Areas Board
Area
 (2016)
  Land0.79 km2 (0.31 sq mi)
Elevation
765 m (2,510 ft)
Population
 (2016)
  Total111
  Density140.9/km2 (365/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC−7 (MST)
  Summer (DST)UTC−6 (MDT)
HighwaysHighway 9
Highway 886
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