Delburne, Alberta
| Delburne | |
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| — Village — | |
| Village of Delburne | |
| Motto: The Lamp in Parkland's Window | |
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| 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 |
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| 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 (
/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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[edit] 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]
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[edit] 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.
