Duchess, Alberta
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 | |
| Village of Duchess | |
| Motto: Where the Swan Sits | |
Location in Alberta | |
| Coordinates: 50°43′59″N 111°54′23.2″W | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Region | Southern Alberta |
| Census division | 2 |
| Municipal district | County of Newell |
| Incorporated | |
| • Village | May 12, 1921 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Tony Steidel |
| • Governing body | Duchess Village Council |
| Area (2021) | |
| • Land | 1.93 km2 (0.75 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 760 m (2,490 ft) |
| Population (2021) | |
| • Total | 1,053 |
| • Density | 545.9/km2 (1,414/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
| Highways | Veteran Memorial Highway |
| Waterway | Rock Lake |
| Website | Official website |
The village was named for Duchess Louise Marguerite. It is mainly a ranching community.
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