Sparwood, British Columbia
|
|
Sparwood is a town in British Columbia, Canada. It is the second largest community on the Elk River.
Located approximately 30 kilometers from Fernie, the District Municipality of Sparwood has approximately 3812 residents, according to the 2001 census. Sparwood is quite large for its population, taking up an area of 177.71 square kilometers and encorporating the local Coal Mines.
Sparwood promotes itself extensively as the home of the Terex Titan, at one time the largest truck in the world. The bright green Titan stands a few yards from the Crowsnest Highway where it can attract the attention of tourists and travellers.
Population
Sparwood has a population of approximately 3 812 residents, with a population density of approximately 21.5 per square kilometer. The local population is mainly white, blue-collar families, working in or supporting the coal industry. A large percentage of the population has completed education to the high school level, but a much smaller percentage has a college/university degree.
Economy
The local economy is heavily dependant on coal mining, one of British Columbia's primary industries. A large part of the population either works in the mines, or work as tradespersons and labourers in related support industries, such as trucking and as mechanics.