| County of Grande Prairie No. 1 | |
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| — Municipal district — | |
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| Nickname(s): Alberta's First County | |
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| Coordinates: | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Region | Northern Alberta |
| Census division | No. 19 |
| Established | 1943 |
| Incorporated | 1951 |
| Government[1] | |
| • Reeve | Everett McDonald |
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County of Grande Prairie No. 1 Council
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| • Administrator | W.A. Rogan |
| • Municipal seat | Clairmont |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5,883.92 km2 (2,271.8 sq mi) |
| Population (2006)[2] | |
| • Total | 17,970 |
| • Density | 3.1/km2 (8/sq mi) |
| • Dwellings | 6,460 |
| Time zone | MST (UTC-7) |
| Website | County of Grande Prairie No. 1 |
The County of Grande Prairie No. 1 is a municipal district in northwestern Alberta, Canada in Census Division No. 19.
It is bounded on the south by the Wapiti River, on the east by the Smoky River and on the west by the province of British Columbia.
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In 2006, the County of Grande Prairie No. 1 had a population of 17,970 living in 6,460 dwellings, a 14.9% increase from 2001. The county has a land area of 5,883.92 km2 (2,271.79 sq mi) and a population density of 3.1 /km2 (8.0 /sq mi).[2]
The County of Grande Prairie No. 1 also conducted its own municipal census in 2006, which resulted in a population of 17,989.[3]
According to the Canada 2001 Census, the County of Grande Prairie No. 1 had:
The County of Grande Prairie No. 1 completely surrounds the City of Grande Prairie and the Horse Lakes 128B Indian reserve.
The following other communities are located within this municipal district:
Other unincorporated communities