| Municipal District of Big Lakes | |
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| Coordinates: | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Region | Northern Alberta |
| Census division | No. 17 |
| Incorporated | 1995 |
| Government[1] | |
| • Reeve | Alvin Billings |
| • Governing body | M.D. of Big Lakes Council |
| • Municipal seat | High Prairie |
| Area | |
| • Total | 13,892.91 km2 (5,364.1 sq mi) |
| Population (2006)[2] | |
| • Total | 5,805 |
| • Density | 0.4/km2 (1/sq mi) |
| • Dwellings | 2,215 |
| Time zone | MST (UTC-7) |
| Website | Big Lakes |
The Municipal District of Big Lakes is a municipal district in north-central Alberta, Canada.
It is located in Census Division 17, around the Lesser Slave Lake. Utikuma Lake and Winagami Lake are also located in this municipal district.
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In 2006, Big Lakes had a population of 5,805 living in 2,215 dwellings, a 0.7% decrease from 2001. The municipal district has a land area of 13,892.91 km2 (5,364.08 sq mi) and a population density of 0.4 /km2 (1.0 /sq mi).[2]
In 2001, the municipal district has a population of 5,845 in 2,183 dwellings, a 0.3% increase from 1996. On a surface of 13,893.10 km² it has a density of 0.4 inhabitants/km².[3]
The following communities are located in this municipal district:[4]
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