Rossian, Alberta
Designated place in Alberta, Canada
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Rossian or Russian colony is an unincorporated community in Alberta, Canada within Lac La Biche County, North of Plamondon, Alberta that is recognized as a designated place by Statistics Canada.[2] It is located on the north side of the La Biche River, 3 km (1.9 mi) northwest of Highway 858.
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| Coordinates: 54.953°N 112.374°W | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Region | Northern Alberta |
| Census division | 12 |
| Municipal district | Lac La Biche County |
| Government | |
| • Type | Unincorporated |
| • Governing body | Lac La Biche County Council |
| Area | |
| • Land | 0.65 km2 (0.25 sq mi) |
| Population (2016)[1] | |
• Total | 113 |
| Time zone | UTC−07:00 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−06:00 (MDT) |
| Area codes | 780, 587, 825 |
Demographics
As a designated place in the 2016 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Rossian recorded a population of 113 living in 30 of its 31 total private dwellings, a change of -14.4% from its 2011 population of 132. With a land area of 0.65 km2 (0.25 sq mi), it had a population density of 173.8/km2 (450.3/sq mi) in 2016.[1]
As a designated place in the 2011 Census, Rossian had a population of 132 living in 30 of its 34 total dwellings, a 51.7% change from its 2006 population of 87. With a land area of 0.65 km2 (0.25 sq mi), it had a population density of 203.1/km2 (526/sq mi) in 2011.[3]
Rossian has been populated by Old Believers since the 1970s.[4]
