Colonsay No. 342 is a rural municipality in central Saskatchewan, Canada, east of Saskatoon. It is located in Census Division number 11.[1] The rural area population of the RM has been declining over the past few years.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1981 | 414 |
| 1986 | 398 |
| 1991 | 357 |
| 1996 | 322 |
| 2001 | 310 |
| 2006 | 275 |
[2] This population is spread out over 6 townships which are each 6 miles (9.7 km) by 6 miles (9.7 km) in area, for a total RM area of 145,280 acres (587.9 km2). Colonsay RM is administered by a reeve, 6 councillors and an administrator[3] who oversee health care, education, emergency services and local roads via a tax base.[4]
These communities are located within the geographical boundaries of Colonsay No. 342, but are technically not part of it.