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Revision as of 11:29, 15 November 2016
Carleton | |
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Country | Canada |
Province | New Brunswick |
Established | 1831 |
Electoral Districts Federal | Tobique—Mactaquac |
Provincial | Carleton & Victoria-Tobique |
Area | |
• Land | 3,313.15 km2 (1,279.21 sq mi) |
Population (2011)[1] | |
• Total | 27,019 |
• Density | 8.2/km2 (21/sq mi) |
• Pop 2006-2011 | 1.5% |
• Dwellings | 11,742 |
Time zone | UTC-4 (AST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-3 (ADT) |
Area code | 506 |
Carleton County (2011 population 27,019) is located in west-central New Brunswick, Canada.
The western border is Aroostook County, Maine, the northern border is Victoria County, and the southeastern border is York County from which it was formed in 1831. The Saint John River bisects the western section of the county. The Southwest Miramichi River flows through the eastern section of the county. Potato farming is a major industry. The scenic town of Hartland is home to the longest covered bridge in the world.
Transportation
Major Highways
Census subdivisions
There are five incorporated municipalities within Carleton County (listed by 2011 population):[1]
Official Name | Designation | Area km2 | Population | Parish |
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Woodstock | Town | 13.41 | 5,254 | Woodstock |
Florenceville-Bristol | Town | 15.61 | 1,639 | Simonds |
Hartland | Town | 9.63 | 947 | Brighton |
Centreville | Village | 2.69 | 542 | Wicklow |
Bath | Village | 2.03 | 532 | Kent |
First Nations
There is one First Nations reserve in Carleton County (listed by 2011 population):[1]
Official Name | Designation | Area km2 | Population | Parish |
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Woodstock 23 | Reserve | 1.77 | 345 | Woodstock |
Parishes
The county is subdivided into eleven parishes (listed by 2011 population):[1]
Demographics
Population trend[2]
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Mother tongue language (2011)[1]
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Access Routes
Highways and numbered routes that run through the county, including external routes that start or finish at the county limits:[3]
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Protected areas and attractions
Notable people
See also
References
- Ketchum, T.C.L. (1981) [1922]. A Short History of Carleton County New Brunswick (2nd ed.). Non-Entity Press. 86pp. ISBN 0-9690215-5-0.
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External links
- Carleton County Colloquialisms
- McCain Foods Ltd
- Town of Woodstock
- Town of Hartland
- Falls Brook Centre