| Country | Canada |
|---|---|
| Province | Alberta |
| Region | Southern Alberta |
| Census division | 5 |
| Municipal district | Vulcan County |
| Governing body | Vulcan County Council |
| Population as of | 2007 |
| Population total | 78 |
| Time zone | MST (UTC−07:00) |
| Time zone (DST) | MDT (UTC−06:00) |
| Coordinates | 50°31′01″N 113°30′42″W |
| Area codes | 403, 587, 825 |
Brant is a hamlet in southern Alberta, Canada within Vulcan County.[1] It is located 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) south of Highway 23, approximately 71 kilometres (44 mi) southeast of Calgary. It is named after the number of Brant in the area.[2][3] Brant is home to a grain elevator[4] and a Christian School.[5]
Demographics
The population of Brant according to the 2007 municipal census conducted by Vulcan County is 78.[6]
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1941 | 97 | — |
| 1951 | 87 | −10.3% |
| 1956 | 58 | −33.3% |
| 1961 | 76 | +31.0% |
| 1966 | 51 | −32.9% |
| 1971 | 48 | −5.9% |
| 1976 | 37 | −22.9% |
| 1981 | 54 | +45.9% |
| 1986 | 45 | −16.7% |
| 1991 | 46 | +2.2% |
See also
References
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- ^ Fencelines and Furrows History Book Society (1971). Fencelines and Furrows. p. 33. Archived from the original on 2015-09-24. Retrieved 2013-08-06.
- ^ Place-names of Alberta. Ottawa: Geographic Board of Canada. 1928. p. 24.
- ^ "Elevator at Brant Alberta". March 6, 2018.
- ^ "Home". www.brantchristianschool.ca
- ^ "Alberta Population Summary: Alberta's Hamlets Alphabetically, 2010". Alberta Population. Archived from the original on December 11, 2021. Retrieved September 25, 2021.