| Bittern Lake | |
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| Village of Bittern Lake | |
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| Coordinates: | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Region | Central Alberta |
| Census division | 10 |
| Municipal district | Camrose County |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Ken Feth |
| • Governing body | Bittern Lake Village Council |
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| Area | |
| • Total | 6.64 km2 (2.6 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 862 m (2,828 ft) |
| Population (2006) | |
| • Total | 225 |
| • Density | 33.9/km2 (87.8/sq mi) |
| Time zone | MST (UTC-7) |
| Highways | Highway 13 |
| Waterway | Bittern Lake |
| Website | Village of Bittern Lake |
Bittern Lake is a village in central Alberta, Canada. It is located between Camrose and Wetaskiwin, on Highway 13.
The lake itself is not accessible by road, and is not recommended for boating or fishing due to its high counts of alkali and its shallow waters. Locals enjoy the scenic walking trails around the lake as well as observing the native birds that nest in the area. The nearest shopping is in Camrose, Alberta.
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The population of the Village of Bittern Lake according to its 2008 municipal census is 232.[1]
In 2006, Bittern Lake had a population of 225 living in 86 dwellings, a 1.8% increase from 2001. The village has an area of 6.64 km2 (2.56 sq mi) and a population density of 33.9 inhabitants per square kilometer.[2]