Carbon, Alberta
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| Village of Carbon | |
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| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Alberta |
| Region | Central Alberta |
| Census division | 5 |
| County | Kneehill |
| Government [1] | |
| - Mayor | Shirley D. Buyer |
| - Governing body | Carbon Village Council |
| Area | |
| - Total | 2.00 km² (0.8 sq mi) |
| Population (2006) | |
| - Total | 530 |
| - Density | 285/km² (738.1/sq mi) |
| Time zone | MST (UTC-7) |
| Postal code span | T0M 0L0 |
| Area code(s) | +1-403 |
| Highways | Highway 575 Highway 836 |
| Waterway | Kneehill Creek |
| Website: Village of Carbon | |
Carbon is a village in central Alberta, Canada.
It is located in Kneehill County, 41 kilometres (25 mi) west of Drumheller and 120 kilometres (75 mi) northeast of Calgary, along Highway 836, 7 kilometres (4 mi) 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.
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[edit] 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.
[edit] 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.
[edit] 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 2.00 km² (0.8 sq mi) and a population density of 284.7 inhabitants per square kilometer.[2]
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ Alberta First (2006). Carbon. Retrieved on 2007-07-29.
- ^ Statistics Canada (Census 2006). Carbon - Community Statistics. Retrieved on 2007-06-05.
[edit] External links
- Village of Carbon - official website
