Carbon, Alberta

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subdivision_name2 = Central Alberta
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subdivision_name4 = Kneehill
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leader_name = Shirley D. Buyer
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postal_code = T0M 0L0
area_code = +1-403
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blank_info = Highway 575
Highway 836
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website = [http://www.gowildrose.com/carbon/ Village of Carbon]
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Carbon is a village in central Alberta, Canada.

It is located in Kneehill County, km to mi|41|spell=UK|precision=0|wiki=yes west of Drumheller and km to mi|120|spell=UK|precision=0| northeast of Calgary, along Highway 836, km to mi|7|spell=UK|precision=0| each of Highway 21 on Highway 575. Built at the beginning of the 20th century in the Kneehill Creek Valley, Carbon is a picturesque village with paved, quiet streets lined with trees.

History

The Carbon district has a very colorful and interesting history. Ranching, farming and coal mining were the major activities of the early settlers. The name Carbon was suggested by L.D. Elliot, an area rancher, and was adopted for the new post office opened on October 1, 1904. The village was incorporated in 1912.

Infrastructure

The Village also features a K-12 School, Swimming pool, Museum and Art Gallery, Curling Rink and two popular Campgrounds. Maintained walking paths are also available year-round, following the creek through the valley.

Demographics

In 2006, Carbon had a population of 570 living in 228 dwellings, a 7.5% increase from 2001. The Village has an area of km2 to mi2|2.00|abbr=yes|wiki=yes and a population density of 284.7 inhabitants per square kilometer.Cite web| url= http://www12.statcan.ca/english/census06/data/profiles/community/Details/Page.cfm?Lang=E&Geo1=CSD&Code1=4805042&Geo2=PR&Code2=48&Data=Count&SearchText=Carbon&SearchType=Begins&SearchPR=01&B1=All&GeoLevel=&GeoCode=4805042 | title= Carbon - Community Statistics | author= Statistics Canada| authorlink= Statistics Canada| year= Census 2006 | accessdate= 2007-06-05]

ee also

*Villages of Alberta
*List of communities in Alberta

References

External links

* [http://www.gowildrose.com/carbon/ Village of Carbon] - official website