Demographics

Cochrane’s 2018 census ran April 1-30. Census results are submitted to Alberta Municipal Affairs in June; the new population figure should be declared official by the province in September.

Why is there both a municipal and federal census? Our municipal numbers are used immediately by the Town in long-term planning discussions, and by the province in time for 2017 funding opportunities. Federal numbers will not make an impact on provincial funding dollars until 2018 and beyond.

Population Trends

Weather

• Average Temperatures:
  • January -11.8 C (10.8 F)
  • April 3.3 C (37.9 F)
  • July 16.4 C (61.5 F)
  • October 5.5 C (41.9 F)
• Precipitation: 50 centimeters (19.5 inches) annually
• Rain: 28 centimeters (11.1 inches) annually
• Hours of sunshine: 2,341 hours annually
• Frost-free days: 112 days annually

Government contact information

• Provincial Government:
  • Member of Legislative Assembly - Email Cam Westhead
    3132 26 St NE
    Calgary, AB T1Y 6Z1
    Phone: 403-389-8046
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• Federal Government:
  • Member of Parliament - Email Blake Richards
    16, 620 - First Avenue NW
    Airdrie, AB, T4B 2R3
    Phone: 800-667-0410
    Fx: 403-948-0879

• Additional Information

  • Trading Area: 1,000,000+
  • Elevation: 1,186 meters (3,890 feet)
  • Distance to:
    • Calgary city limits: 22 kilometers
    • Calgary downtown: 35 kilometers
    • Calgary International Airport: 40 kilometers
    • Kananaskis Country: 85 kilometers
    • Banff: 110 kilometers
    • Lake Louise: 160 kilometers
    • Edmonton: 300 kilometers