Rural Municipality of Blucher No. 343
| RM of Blucher | |
|---|---|
| Rural Municipality | |
| Rural Municipality of Blucher No. 343 | |
  RM of Blucher | |
| Coordinates: 52°00′43″N 106°10′06″W / 52.01194°N 106.16833°W | |
| Canada | Canada |
| Province | Saskatchewan |
| Establishment | 1909 |
| Government | |
| • Reeve | Dan Greschuk |
| Area | |
| • Land | 789.64 km2 (304.88 sq mi) |
| Population (2016) | |
| • Total | 2,006 |
| • Density | 2.5/km2 (6/sq mi) |
| Area code(s) | 306 |
| Website | https://www.rm343.com/ |
Blucher No. 343 is a rural municipality in north-central Saskatchewan on the South Saskatchewan River. It is located in Division No. 11. In 1958, the Patience Lake mine was the first potash mine built in Canada.[1]
| Canada census – Rural Municipality of Blucher No. 343 community profile | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2011 | 2006 | |
| Population: | 2,006 (6.9% from 2011) | 1,787 (12.5% from 2006) | 1,593 (7.9% from 2001) |
| Land area: | 789.64 km2 (304.88 sq mi) | 789.01 km2 (304.64 sq mi) | 1,593 km2 (615 sq mi) |
| Population density: | 2.5/km2 (6.5/sq mi) | 2.3/km2 (6.0/sq mi) | 2.0/km2 (5.2/sq mi) |
| Median age: | 40.2 (M: 40.8, F: 39.5) | 40.8 (M: 42.2, F: 39.6) | 40.3 (M: 40.8, F: 39.4) |
| Total private dwellings: | 808 | 712 | 611 |
| Median household income: | |||
| References: 2016[2] 2011[3] 2006[4] earlier[5] | |||
Communities
These communities lie within the geographical boundaries (are enclaves) of Blucher No. 343, but are technically not part of the R.M.
Attractions
- Bradwell National Wildlife Area
- Christ Church - West Patience Lake (Municipal Heritage Property)
Lakes
The RM of Blucher has a large number of lakes and ponds covering its land base. The larger lakes include:
- Cheviot Lake
- Crawford Lake
- Judith Lake
- Patience Lake
References
- ↑ "RM of Blucher Official Community Plan" (PDF). Retrieved 2017-06-19.
- ↑ "2016 Community Profiles". Canada 2016 Census. Statistics Canada. February 21, 2017. Retrieved 2017-06-08.
- ↑ "2011 Community Profiles". Canada 2011 Census. Statistics Canada. July 5, 2013. Retrieved 2017-06-08.
- ↑ "2006 Community Profiles". Canada 2006 Census. Statistics Canada. March 30, 2011. Retrieved 2017-06-14.
- ↑ "2001 Community Profiles". Canada 2001 Census. Statistics Canada. February 17, 2012.
External links
Coordinates: 52°00′43″N 106°10′06″W / 52.01194°N 106.16833°W
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