Peers, Alberta
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| Hamlet | |
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| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Alberta |
| Census division | No. 14 |
| Municipal district | Yellowhead County |
| Area[1] | |
| • Total | 0.9 km2 (0.3 sq mi) |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
| • Total | 108 |
| • Density | 120/km2 (310/sq mi) |
| Time zone | MST (UTC-7) |
Peers is a hamlet in west-central Alberta, Canada within Yellowhead County.[2] It is located on Highway 32, 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) north of the Yellowhead Highway (Highway 16) and approximately 35 kilometres (22 mi) northeast of Edson.
Statistics Canada recognizes Peers as a designated place.[1]
Demographics
As a designated place in the 2011 Census, Peers had a population of 108 living in 50 of its 56 total dwellings, a -4.4% change from its 2006 population of 113. With a land area of 0.9 km2 (0.35 sq mi), it had a population density of 120/km2 (311/sq mi) in 2011.[1]
As of 2006, Peers had a total population of 113 living in 55 dwellings. With a land area of 0.90 km2 (0.35 sq mi), it has a population density of 126.1/km2 (327/sq mi).[3]
Attractions
The Peers Gold Dust Daze is an annual event that celebrates the community and relives the thrill of gold discovery in the area.[4]
See also
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