- Delburne, Alberta
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Delburne — Village — Village of Delburne Motto: The Lamp in Parkland's Window Location in Alberta Coordinates: 52°12′03.1″N 113°14′01.1″W / 52.200861°N 113.233639°WCoordinates: 52°12′03.1″N 113°14′01.1″W / 52.200861°N 113.233639°W Country Canada
Province Alberta
Region Central Alberta Census division 8 County Red Deer Government – Mayor Ray Reckseidler – Governing body Delburne Village Council – MLA Area[1] – Total 1.32 km2 (0.5 sq mi) Elevation 865 m (2,838 ft) Population (2006)[1] – Total 765 – Density 579.9/km2 (1,501.9/sq mi) Time zone MST (UTC-7) Highways Highway 21 Waterway Delburne Lakes Delburne (pronounced /ˈdɛlbərn/) is a village in the central Alberta east of Red Deer.
Named for Delia Mewburn, sister of pioneer physician F.H. Mewburn. Delburne is a quaint agricultural community located in the center of Alberta's scenic Parkland region. The village is accentuated by its tree lined streets and history depicted on its muralled buildings.
Delburne amenities include a nine hole golf & country club, a campground, several coffee shops/restaurants, and sporting facilities such as a curling rink, hockey rink, baseball diamond and an equestrian centre. The village also has a library, bank, credit union, post office, laundromat, grocery store, gas station and other basic services.
Delburne offers visitors a glace into its past at the Anthony Henday Museum, which offers guided tours.
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Demographics
In 2006, Delburne had a population of 765 living in 315 dwellings, a 6.4% increase from 2001. The Village has a land area of 1.32 km2 (0.51 sq mi) and a population density of 579.9 /km2 (1,502 /sq mi).[1]
See also
- List of communities in Alberta
- List of villages in Alberta
References
- ^ a b c Statistics Canada (Census 2006). "Delburne - Community Profile". http://www12.statcan.ca/english/census06/data/profiles/community/Details/Page.cfm?Lang=E&Geo1=CSD&Code1=4808004&Geo2=PR&Code2=48&Data=Count&SearchText=Delburne&SearchType=Begins&SearchPR=01&B1=All&GeoLevel=&GeoCode=4808004. Retrieved 2007-06-07.
External links
Categories:- Villages in Alberta
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