Stats & Quick Facts

Stats & Quick Facts

The population of Bow Island is 2,036 as of the 2021 federal census. The trading area of Bow Island is considered to add an additional 2,500 persons.

Economic:
The major economic base for Bow Island:
- Agriculture (Farming: Dryland / Irrigation)
- Food Processing
- Service Centre Businesses

Sunshine:
The longest summers in Alberta are in Bow Island with an average of 2500 hours of sunlight.

Soils:
Brown soil zone of the Chernozemic order
Chernozemic soils have developed under grassland
Depth of soil - 4 to 7 inches with lime accumulating in the subsoil
The sandy loam soil found in the Bow Island area is ideally suited for irrigation and vegetable production.

Heat Units:
The Bow Island area averages 2400 (+) per year. Heat units are calculated on the basis of temperatures above 50F in the daytime and 40F at night.

Last Killing Frost:
April 28 - (31 Year Average)

First Killing Frost:
September 29 - (31 Year Average)
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Events

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