The Rural Municipality of Star City No. 428 (2016 population: 918) is a rural municipality (RM) in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan within Census Division No. 14 and SARM Division No. 4.

History

The RM of Star City No. 428 incorporated as a rural municipality on January 1, 1913.

Geography

Communities and localities

The following urban municipalities are surrounded by the RM.

Cities

• Melfort

Towns

• Star City

Villages

• Valparaiso

The following unincorporated communities are within the RM.

Localities

• Clements
• Naisberry
• Resource
• South Star

Demographics

In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the RM of Star City No. 428 had a population of 811 living in 302 of its 314 total private dwellings, a change of -11.7% from its 2016 population of 918. With a land area of 822.81 km (317.69 sq mi), it had a population density of 1.0/km (2.6/sq mi) in 2021.

In the 2016 Census of Population, the RM of Star City No. 428 recorded a population of 918 living in 315 of its 331 total private dwellings, a 0.8% change from its 2011 population of 911. With a land area of 824.85 km (318.48 sq mi), it had a population density of 1.1/km (2.9/sq mi) in 2016.

Attractions

• Star City Heritage Museum
• Melfort & District Regional Park

Government

The RM of Star City No. 428 is governed by an elected municipal council and an appointed administrator that meets on the second Tuesday of every month. The reeve of the RM is Robert Miller while its administrator is Levina Cronk. The RM's office is located in Star City.

Transportation

• Saskatchewan Highway 3
• Saskatchewan Highway 6
• Saskatchewan Highway 681
• Saskatchewan Highway 776

See also

• List of rural municipalities in Saskatchewan