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Cochrane, Western town in Alberta, Canada.

Located along Highway 1A, Cochrane stands at 1,159 meters elevation in the Bow River Valley, surrounded by grasslands and aspen groves.

The settlement began in 1881 as Cochrane Ranche, named after rancher Matthew Henry Cochrane, and transformed from a village in 1903 to a town in 1971.

The Cochrane Ranche Historic Site maintains local heritage through exhibitions and educational programs about the early ranching period in Alberta.

Residents can dispose of organic waste at the Cochrane Eco Centre, which accepts materials like leaves, grass, and branches until mid-November each year.

The town population density reaches 1,019 people per square kilometer, making it one of the most concentrated communities in the Calgary Metropolitan Region.

Location: Rocky View County

Elevation above the sea: 1,159 m

Shares border with: Stoney 142, 143, 144, Rocky View County

Website: https://cochrane.ca

GPS coordinates: 51.18900,-114.46700

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:51

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