Duchess, Alberta
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Duchess is a village in southern Alberta, Canada that is surrounded by the County of Newell. It is north of Brooks and the Trans-Canada Highway.
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Duchess | |
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Village of Duchess | |
Motto: Where the Swan Sits | |
Location in Alberta | |
Coordinates: 50°43′59″N 111°54′23.2″W | |
Country | Canada |
Province | Alberta |
Region | Southern Alberta |
Census division | 2 |
Municipal district | County of Newell |
Incorporated[1] | |
• Village | May 12, 1921 |
Government | |
• Mayor | Tony Steidel |
• Governing body | Duchess Village Council |
Area (2021)[2] | |
• Land | 1.93 km2 (0.75 sq mi) |
Elevation | 760 m (2,490 ft) |
Population (2021)[2] | |
• Total | 1,053 |
• Density | 545.9/km2 (1,414/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC−7 (MST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
Highways | Veteran Memorial Highway |
Waterway | Rock Lake |
Website | Official website |
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The village was named for Duchess Louise Marguerite. It is mainly a ranching community.