Half Moon Lake, Alberta

Half Moon Lake is a hamlet in Alberta, Canada within Strathcona County.[2] It is also recognized as a designated place by Statistics Canada under the name of Half Moon Estates. The community is located on the shores of Half Moon Lake, just north of Highway 629, approximately 13 kilometers (8.1 mi) southeast of Sherwood Park.

Half Moon Lake
Half Moon Estates
Hamlet
South end of Half Moon Lake, as seen from Half Moon Lake Resort
Half Moon Lake
Location of Half Moon Lake in Alberta
Half Moon Lake
Half Moon Lake (Canada)
Coordinates: 53°27′35″N 113°5′38″W
CountryCanada
ProvinceAlberta
RegionEdmonton Region
Census division11
Specialized municipalityStrathcona County
Settled1950
Government
 • TypeUnincorporated
 • MayorRod Frank
 • Governing body
  • Dave Anderson
  • Katie Berghofer
  • Brian Botterill
  • Linton Delainey
  • Glen Lawrence
  • Robert Parks
  • Paul Smith
  • Bill Tonita
Area
 (2021)[1]
 • Land0.93 km2 (0.36 sq mi)
Elevation
742 m (2,434 ft)
Population
 (2021)[1]
 • Total87
 • Density93.6/km2 (242/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-7 (MST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-6 (MDT)
Postal code span
T8E
Area code(s)+1-780
HighwaysHighway 629
Websitewww.strathcona.ab.ca

The hamlet was founded in the late 1950s when the land north of the lake was subdivided into residential lots, with the subdivision of the south side following soon after.

Demographics

In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Half Moon Lake recorded a population of 87 living in 33 of its 35 total private dwellings, a change of -61% from its 2016 population of 223. With a land area of 0.93 km2 (0.36 sq mi), it had a population density of 93.5/km2 (242.3/sq mi) in 2021.[1]

The population of Half Moon Lake according to the 2018 municipal census conducted by Strathcona County is 214.[3] a decrease from its 2015 municipal census population count of 195.[4]

As a designated place in the 2016 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Half Moon Estates recorded a population of 218 living in 88 of its 103 total private dwellings, a change of -12.8% from its 2011 population of 250. With a land area of 0.51 km2 (0.20 sq mi), it had a population density of 427.5/km2 (1,107.1/sq mi) in 2016.[5]

Lake

Half Moon Lake is a crescent-shaped body of water that is approximately 2 kilometers (1.2 mi) in length, 250 meters (820 ft) in width and a maximum of 8.5 meters (28 ft) in depth.

Although the lake is surrounded by private land, visitors to Strathcona County will find the commercially run Half Moon Lake Resort at the south end of the lake, which provides access to the lake. The resort, open during the summer months, has campsites, a developed beach, and boat launch.[6]

See also

References
  1. "Population and dwelling counts: Canada and designated places". Statistics Canada. February 9, 2022. Retrieved February 10, 2022.
  2. "Specialized and Rural Municipalities and Their Communities" (PDF). Alberta Municipal Affairs. January 12, 2022. Retrieved January 21, 2022.
  3. "Census 2018 Results Report" (PDF). Strathcona County. August 30, 2018. pp. 3–4. Retrieved September 25, 2021.
  4. "Census 2015: Overall Results" (PDF). Strathcona County. p. 4. Retrieved June 1, 2016.
  5. "Population and dwelling counts, for Canada, provinces and territories, and designated places, 2016 and 2011 censuses – 100% data (Alberta)". Statistics Canada. February 8, 2017. Retrieved February 13, 2017.
  6. Half Moon Lake Archived 2008-05-17 at the Wayback Machine
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