Rocky View County
Rocky View County is a municipal district in southern Alberta, Canada that is named for its views of the nearby Rocky Mountains to the west. It surrounds most of Calgary, forming the city's northern boundary and most of the city's western and eastern boundaries. At a population of 41,028 in 2021, Rocky View County is the most populous municipal district in Alberta. Though predominantly rural in nature, Rocky View County is home to 14 hamlets, including Langdon, one of Alberta's most populous hamlets. Its rural areas are home to numerous country residential subdivisions.
Rocky View County
Municipal District of Rocky View No. 44 (1956–2009) Municipal District of Calgary No. 44 (1955–1956) | |
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View of the Rockies and Foothills | |
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Major communities | |
Location within Alberta | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Planning region | South Saskatchewan |
| Metropolitan area | Calgary |
| Incorporated | January 1, 1955 |
| Name changed | January 9, 1956 June 24, 2009 |
| Administrative office | Balzac |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Crystal Kissel |
| • Councillors | Kevin Hanson, Don Kochan, Samanntha Wright, Greg Boehlke, Sunny Samra (deputy mayor), Al Schule |
| Area (2021) | |
| • Land | 3,828.85 km2 (1,478.33 sq mi) |
| Population (2021) | |
| • Total | 41,028 |
| • Density | 10.7/km2 (28/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
| Forward sortation area | |
| Website | rockyview.ca |
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