Josephburg
Josephburg | |
|---|---|
Hamlet | |
| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Alberta |
| Region | Edmonton Region |
| Census division | 11 |
| Specialized municipality | Strathcona County |
| Settled | 1890 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Unincorporated |
| • Mayor | Rod Frank |
| • Governing body | Strathcona County Council
|
| Elevation | 640 m (2,100 ft) |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
| • Total | 142 |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| Postal code span | |
| Area code | +1-780 |
| Highways | Highway 830 |
| Website | Strathcona County |
Josephburg is a hamlet in Alberta, Canada within Strathcona County.[2] It is located on Highway 830, 6.5 kilometres (4.0 mi) east of Fort Saskatchewan. It is in close proximity to Alberta's Industrial Heartland, home to petrochemical industries.
This farming community was once home to several businesses, including a Case dealership, UFA, coffee shop, hardware store and general store.[3]
Demographics
As a designated place in the 2011 Census, Josephburg had a population of 142 living in 59 of its 67 total dwellings, a -7.8% change from its 2006 population of 154. With a land area of 2.46 km2 (0.95 sq mi), it had a population density of 57.7/km2 (149.5/sq mi) in 2011.[1]
The population of Josephburg according to Strathcona County's 2009 municipal census is 239.[4]
See also
References
- ^ a b "Population and dwelling counts, for Canada, provinces and territories, and designated places, 2011 and 2006 censuses (Alberta)". Statistics Canada. 2012-02-08. Retrieved 2012-04-07.
- ^ Alberta Municipal Affairs (2010-04-01). "Specialized and Rural Municipalities and Their Communities" (PDF). Retrieved 2010-07-04.
- ^ Josephburg
- ^ "2009 Municipal Census Report" (PDF). Strathcona County. Retrieved 2011-01-20.
